Cost of Living Calculator - Taft, California vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 6.9% cheaper than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $46,548 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Charleston
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Taft, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  48.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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