What is a pro or con of living in Barstow, Californiacompared to South Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Barstow.

What salary do I need to live in Barstow, California copmared to South Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in South Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $55,487 in Barstow, California (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.

SOUTH CHARLESTON vs. BARSTOW
Cost of Living Comparison

South Charleston, West Virginia vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 11.0% more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,487 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than South Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Barstow
than in South Charleston, West Virginia

South Charleston, WV vs. Barstow, CA

Compared to South Charleston, Barstow is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.3% higher

Commute

12.6% higher

Health

33.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% higher

Cost of Food

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South Charleston, West Virginia vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Charleston, WV vs. Barstow, CA

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