What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 652% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $273,671 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 173.7% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $273,671 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
652% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Charleston, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

173.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,025.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

74.0% higher

Commute

85.1% higher

Health

8.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

63.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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