Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Missouri vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 5.4% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $47,313 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Charleston
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Independence, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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