Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Scranton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 2.3% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,843 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Scranton
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Scranton, PA
Compared to Charleston, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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