Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 4.3% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,193 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Columbus
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Morgantown, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower