Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 19.2% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $22,629 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Charleston
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Waukesha, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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