Portsmouth, Ohio vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 24.5% more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $9,957 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Charleston
than in Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth, OH vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Portsmouth, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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