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WEST DES MOINES vs. CHARLESTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Charleston, West Virginia

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 9.0% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,400 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Charleston
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs Charleston, WV

Compared to West Des Moines, Charleston is:

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9.0% lower

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0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

22.0% higher

Health

32.9% higher

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Personal

0.7% higher

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