2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Gallipolis, OH vs Fairmont, WV

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Is it cheaper to live in Fairmont or is it cheaper to live in Gallipolis?
- Fairmont is 1.9% less expensive than Gallipolis.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fairmont or Gallipolis?
- Fairmont housing costs are 3.4% more expensive than Gallipolis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gallipolis or is Health Care more affordable in Fairmont.
- Health related expenses are 12.7% more in Fairmont.
 Gallipolis, OHFairmont, WVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.5100
 Food & Groceries98.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock124.2100
 Housing41.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$145,900$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.9100
 Miscellaneous80.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gallipolis    2 Reviews

I don't even think this place deserves 1 star really... How this place received 3 stars is because only one individual voted. Obviously this person is from the area,  More

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It is not too hot, nor too cold. Great friendly town, that has entertainment in the park every weekend from St Patricks Day to The New Year, weather agreeing. So much to  More

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Reviews for Fairmont    2 Reviews

I find Fairmont to be a pretty good town to raise kids. You get to be a "big fish in a little pond" here. Everyone knows you and looks after you if you want to let them.  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is not so much a comment about where I live, but more of me ,looking for some helpful suggestions. I live in West Virgina, been here all my life. And now I'm  More

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