Sterling, Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 39.0% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,758 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Sterling, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower