Charleston, West Virginia vs. New Castle, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Castle, Pennsylvania is 10.0% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,994 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in New Castle
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. New Castle, PA
Compared to Charleston, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  35.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher