Charleston, West Virginia vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 25.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,334 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Decatur
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Charleston, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  428.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher