Cost of Living Calculator - West Laurel, Maryland vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 37.3% cheaper than West Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,599 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than West Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Charleston
than in West Laurel, Maryland
West Laurel, MD vs Charleston, WV
Compared to West Laurel, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  56.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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