Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 117.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,230 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
487% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Charleston, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  545.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  90.0% higher
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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