Lancaster, California vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 29.7% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $84,417 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Lancaster, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  53.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower