Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 32.0% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,993 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Charles Town, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower