Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Wisconsin vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 7.8% cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,124 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Portage, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Charleston
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Portage, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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