Columbus, Ohio vs. Charles Town, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles Town, West Virginia is 31.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $151,337 in Charles Town, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles Town, West Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Charles Town
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Charles Town, WV
Compared to Columbus, Charles Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher