Cost of Living in Charleston, WV
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Annual Breakdown
Gross Salary $70,000
Taxes (Est.) ...
Housing (Rent) -$12,432
Net Income ...
Cost of Living Index
52.9
Cheaper Avg (100) Pricier
Living in Charleston, WV is roughly 47% less expensive than the national average.
Monthly Take-Home
... / mo
Affordability Score
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Grade Rent Burden –%
Affordable (<20%) 30% Rule Stretched (>40%)
K-12 Schools
See Details → Schools 109
Enrollment 40,354
Pupil:Teacher 0:1
Charter 0%
Title I 0%
Colleges & Universities
See Details → Institutions 10
Avg In-State $11,878
Avg Out-of-State $14,899
Avg Grad Rate 61.6%
| Institution | Enrollment | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Career and Technical Center | 85 | $0 | 95.0% |
| Carver Career Center | 163 | $0 | 84.0% |
| Mountain State School of Massage | 33 | $0 | 78.0% |
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | 317 | $12,795 | 77.0% |
| Ben Franklin Career Center | 99 | $0 | 70.0% |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston | 36 | $0 | 55.0% |
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | 54 | $0 | 50.0% |
| University of Charleston | 2,758 | $21,110 | 46.0% |
| West Virginia State University | 3,458 | $8,924 | 34.0% |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | 1,793 | $4,682 | 27.0% |