What is a pro or con of living in Charles Town, West Virginiacompared to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 334% more expensive in Charles Town.

What salary do I need to live in Charles Town, West Virginia copmared to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $83,000 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $136,374 in Charles Town, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JOHNSTOWN vs. CHARLES TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 64.3% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $136,374 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown, PA vs. Charles Town, WV

Compared to Johnstown, Charles Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

554.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

65.7% higher

Health

23.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnstown, PA vs. Charles Town, WV

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