Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Ohio vs Sophia, West Virginia


The cost of living in Sophia, West Virginia is 12.0% cheaper than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $66,027 in Sophia, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sophia, West Virginia is cheaper than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Sophia
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs Sophia, WV
Compared to Athens, Sophia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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