Charleston, West Virginia vs. Frankfort, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frankfort, Kentucky is 1.9% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,073 in Frankfort, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frankfort, Kentucky is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% cheaper in Frankfort
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Frankfort, KY
Compared to Charleston, Frankfort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher