Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 3.7% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,161 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Columbus
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Martinsburg, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower