Skagway, Alaska vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 5.3% cheaper than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $142,125 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is cheaper than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Charles Town
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Skagway, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% lower
  Commute
  153.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower