Charleston, West Virginia vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 35.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,614 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Charleston, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher