What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 47% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

A salary of $125,000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota could decrease to $96,310 in Charleston, 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.

MINNEAPOLIS vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 23.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $96,310 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Charleston
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Minneapolis, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

19.8% lower

Health

79.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Minneapolis, MN vs. Charleston, WV

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