Charleston, West Virginia vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 20.5% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,182 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Durham
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Charleston, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher