Charleston, West Virginia vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 10.8% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,623 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Charleston, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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