Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Albany, New York


The cost of living in Albany, New York is 19.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,556 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Albany
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Albany, NY
Compared to Charleston, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher

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