Shepherdstown, West Virginia vs. Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Thomas, Kentucky is 14.3% cheaper than Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,826 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Thomas, Kentucky is cheaper than Shepherdstown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fort Thomas
than in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherdstown, WV vs. Fort Thomas, KY
Compared to Shepherdstown, Fort Thomas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower