Belle, West Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 15.0% more expensive than Belle, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,523 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Belle, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Belle, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Columbus
than in Belle, West Virginia
Belle, WV vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Belle, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  34.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher