Charleston, West Virginia vs. Lima, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 10.1% cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,628 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lima
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Lima, OH
Compared to Charleston, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% lower
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher