Salem, Ohio vs. Chester, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, West Virginia is 1.2% cheaper than Salem, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $59,279 in Chester, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, West Virginia is cheaper than Salem, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chester
than in Salem, Ohio
Salem, OH vs. Chester, WV
Compared to Salem, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower