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Cost & Benefits

Charleston vs Washington

Simple answer

You'd likely save $49 a month in Washington.

Typical rent is $908 in Charleston and $859 in Washington. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Charleston

West Virginia

Typical rent
$908
Typical pay
$65,812 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,048
Price index
88.7 (metro)

Washington

West Virginia

Typical rent
$859
Typical pay
$60,365 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$974
Price index
87.1 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Charleston and Washington are in the same state, so the benefit rules do not change when you move between them.