Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 29.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $645 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Harrisburg, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher