Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Rainbow City, Alabama


The cost of living in Rainbow City, Alabama is 6.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,152 in Rainbow City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rainbow City, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Rainbow City
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Rainbow City, AL
Compared to Charleston, Rainbow City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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