Beckley, West Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 23.3% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,464 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Columbus
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Beckley, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower