Georgetown, Kentucky vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 9.8% cheaper than Georgetown, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $67,642 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Georgetown, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Charleston
than in Georgetown, Kentucky
Georgetown, KY vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Georgetown, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower