The Dalles, Oregon vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 10.5% cheaper than The Dalles, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,746 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in The Dalles, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than The Dalles, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Charleston
than in The Dalles, Oregon
The Dalles, OR vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to The Dalles, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower