Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 45.8% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,898 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Charleston
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Waltham, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  52.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% lower

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