What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Portsmouth, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Portsmouth, Virginia could decrease to $44,696 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.

PORTSMOUTH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 10.6% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,696 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Charleston
than in Portsmouth, Virginia

Portsmouth, VA vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Portsmouth, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

12.1% lower

Health

31.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portsmouth, VA vs. Charleston, WV

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