Weirton, West Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 9.0% more expensive than Weirton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,515 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Weirton, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Weirton, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Charleston
than in Weirton, West Virginia
Weirton, WV vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Weirton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower