Charleston, West Virginia vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 4.4% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,663 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Charleston, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher