What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, West Virginiacompared to Williamson, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, West Virginia copmared to Williamson, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Williamson, West Virginia should increase to $52,669 in Charleston, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILLIAMSON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamson, West Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 5.3% more expensive than Williamson, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,669 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamson, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Williamson, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Charleston
than in Williamson, West Virginia

Williamson, WV vs. Charleston, WV

Compared to Williamson, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

7.0% lower

Health

3.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Williamson, West Virginia vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamson, WV vs. Charleston, WV

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