Charleston, West Virginia vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 15.6% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,787 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Rock Springs
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Charleston, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher