Lakeland, Florida vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 28.8% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,383 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Lakeland, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher