Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 16.2% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,917 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Charleston
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Wilmington, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower