Dayton, Ohio vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 13.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $102,405 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Charleston
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Dayton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  50.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower