Federal Way, Washington vs. South Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 39.5% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,477 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in South Charleston
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. South Charleston, WV
Compared to Federal Way, South Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  54.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower