Long Beach, California vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 28.5% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $35,732 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Charles Town
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Long Beach, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher