Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Murphysboro, Illinois


The cost of living in Murphysboro, Illinois is 8.7% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,674 in Murphysboro, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphysboro, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Murphysboro
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Murphysboro, IL
Compared to Charleston, Murphysboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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