Shady Spring, West Virginia vs. Ghent, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ghent, West Virginia is 12.1% more expensive than Shady Spring, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,040 in Ghent, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Shady Spring, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ghent, West Virginia is more expensive than Shady Spring, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Ghent
than in Shady Spring, West Virginia
Shady Spring, WV vs. Ghent, WV
Compared to Shady Spring, Ghent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher