Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Paducah, Kentucky


The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 5.2% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,404 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in Paducah
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Paducah, KY
Compared to Charleston, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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