Charleston, West Virginia vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 4.2% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,058 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Memphis
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Charleston, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower