Chicopee, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 12.2% cheaper than Chicopee, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,920 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Chicopee, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Charleston
than in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Chicopee, MA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Chicopee, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower