| Measure | Charleston (WV)West Virginia, United States Remove Charleston (WV) |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 6.6 |
| Safety | 5.5 |
| Affordability | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.9 |
| Things to do | 5.3 |
| Food & dining | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.6 |
| Train-trip convenience | 5.3 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $100 |
| Mid-range | $148 |
| Luxury | $238 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $900 |
| Population | 46K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | — |
| Known for | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Periods are Sternwheel Regatta weekend… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.