Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs South Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 16.8% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,590 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in South Charleston
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs South Charleston, WV
Compared to Durham, South Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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