Charleston, West Virginia vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 65.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $107,664 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Charleston, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  35.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher