Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 29.3% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,356 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Decatur
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Charles Town, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower