Emporia, Kansas vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 54.3% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $77,137 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Emporia, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  122.2% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher