Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 42.1% more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,064 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Arlington
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Charles Town, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% higher
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher