Columbus, Ohio vs. Parkersburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parkersburg, West Virginia is 13.9% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $25,833 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parkersburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Parkersburg
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Parkersburg, WV
Compared to Columbus, Parkersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher