Charleston, West Virginia vs. Forest City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 5.8% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,643 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Forest City
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Forest City, IA
Compared to Charleston, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
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  Personal
  6.7% higher
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