What is a pro or con of living in Charles Town, West Virginiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Transportation is 94% more expensive in Charles Town.

What salary do I need to live in Charles Town, West Virginia copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $70,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $74,175 in Charles Town, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. CHARLES TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 6.0% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,175 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
94% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Charles Town, WV

Compared to Charlottesville, Charles Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.1% lower

Commute

94.4% higher

Health

17.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.9% lower

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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