Tempe, Arizona vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 28.2% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $35,924 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Charleston
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Tempe, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower