Charleston, West Virginia vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.0% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $14,166 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Houston
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Charleston, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher