Newark, Delaware vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 21.8% cheaper than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $39,082 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Charleston
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Newark, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower