Waco, Texas vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 2.5% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,267 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
34% more expensive in Charleston
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Waco, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower