Charleston, West Virginia vs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio is 7.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,646 in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cincinnati, Ohio is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Cincinnati
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Cincinnati, OH
Compared to Charleston, Cincinnati is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  34.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher