What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $37,500 in Raleigh, North Carolina could decrease to $29,626 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.

RALEIGH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 21.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $29,626 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Charleston
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Raleigh, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% lower

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

43.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. Charleston, WV

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