Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 1.2% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $49,389 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Charleston
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Johnson City, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower