HEAD TO HEAD
Beckley vs Charleston
Charleston leads Beckley on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Beckley, WV
wins 1 of 5 factors
Charleston, WV
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Beckley | Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 97 | 97 |
| Affordable to rent | 93 ◆ | 85 |
| Climate comfort | 58 | 92 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 44 | 63 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 13 | 54 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Beckley | Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $149K | $149K |
| Typical rent | $1,025/mo | $1,265/mo |
| Average temperature | 11.7°C | 19°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.05 kWh/m²/day | 4.7 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #358 | #192 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.