Grafton, West Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 17.1% more expensive than Grafton, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,537 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Grafton, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Columbus
than in Grafton, West Virginia
Grafton, WV vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Grafton, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  33.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower