Charles Town, WV Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Charles Town, West Virginia?
$5,790 / month
for a family, 7.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,480 for the year for a family.
$2,567 / month
for a single person, 46.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,800 for the year for a single person.

Charles Town cost of living score
111.2
More expensive
11.2% higher
than the US average
40.1% higher
than the West Virginia average
Charles Town, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.2% higher than the U.S. average and 40.1% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Charles Town, WV

Housing costs in Charles Town?
A typical home costs $363,200, which is 7.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 160.0% more expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charles Town costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.5% more than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Charles Town?
To live comfortably in Charles Town, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $69,480 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charles Town?
Charles Town, WV is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living. With the median home price at $227,000 and average rent at just $845/month, the cost of living in Charles Town is much lower than the national average. Additionally, Charles Town is conveniently located halfway between Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh, providing ample employment opportunities and job growth potential. All in all, Charles Town is an ideal place to live with a low cost of living and plenty of amenities close by.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCharles TownWest VirginiaUnited States
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    Unlock$139,700$338,100
  90.3  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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Over 16 years ago

Charles Town is a town with a small town feel. Having grown up and lived there until the age of 18, I've maintained a fondness for that "feel". Living the past 22 years  More

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Over 18 years ago

Charles Town is a beautiful, historic town just a short distance from the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. It used to be inexpensive to live here but in  More

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Over 19 years ago

You can spend a day at Charles Town Races and Slots either cheering on the winning horse or getting lucky at the slots. You can visit many historical sites such as the  More

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