Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 6.9% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,435 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Charleston
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Wichita Falls, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher