Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 47.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,762 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Charleston
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Boston, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  51.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% lower

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