2006-10-04 03:42:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Comparing Charleston, West Virginia with Jackson, Michigan, you'll find the cost of living is a tiny bit less in Charleston (they are almost identical).
Cost of living indexes (US average = 100):
Overall: Jackson=83.2 Charleston=81.4
Food: Jackson=100.7 Charleston=98.2
Housing: Jackson=57.1 Charleston=58.4
Utilities: Jackson=86.4 Charleston=76.7
Transportation: Jackson=100.4 Charleston=102.3
Health: Jackson=97.9 Charleston=87.8
Miscellaneous: Jackson=98.7 Charleston=95.6
On the other hand, median household income is a lot higher in Jackson.
Per capita income:
Jackson=$43,171
Charleston=$35,418
So, Jackson would probably be more affordable than Charleston.
2006-10-04 06:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by AF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to narrow your focus a bit. Some parts of Michigan are much higher than other parts. I would imagine West Virginia is the same way. But I agree, WV is probably a bit cheaper.
2006-10-04 10:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out these two sites:
http://relocationessentials.com/Default.aspx
http://www.homefair.com/homefair/servlet/ActionServlet?pid=27&cid=homefair
One gives you information about tax rates, cost of living etc. The other one has a calculator to show you how much money you will spend in order to have the same level of living in the new city.
Best wishes.
2006-10-04 12:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by JQT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its cheaper in West Va
2006-10-04 10:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by fayem7 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.city-data.com/
2006-10-04 10:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋