Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 9.1% cheaper than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,449 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Charleston
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Harrisonburg, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower