Charleston, West Virginia vs. Ridgeland, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgeland, Mississippi is 8.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $32,633 in Ridgeland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgeland, Mississippi is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Ridgeland
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Ridgeland, MS
Compared to Charleston, Ridgeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher