Columbus, Ohio vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 6.4% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $70,226 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Charleston
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Columbus, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  52.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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