Modesto, California vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 1.0% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $49,478 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Charles Town
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Modesto, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher