What is a pro or con of living in Columbus, Ohiocompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Columbus.

What salary do I need to live in Columbus, Ohio copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $135,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $144,178 in Columbus, Ohio (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. COLUMBUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 6.8% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $144,178 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Columbus
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Columbus, OH

Compared to Charleston, Columbus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.2% higher

Commute

3.6% higher

Health

34.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Columbus, OH

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