Washington, District of Columbia vs. Beckley, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beckley, West Virginia is 53.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $32,583 in Beckley, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beckley, West Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Beckley
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Beckley, WV
Compared to Washington, Beckley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower