Fair Oaks, California vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 41.2% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $58,836 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Fair Oaks, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower