Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 25.7% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,739 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Columbia
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Charles Town, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower