Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 45.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,834 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Charleston
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Fairfax, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower

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