Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 28.0% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,996 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Charleston
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Wasilla, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower

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