Calcutta, OH vs South Charleston, OH

Calcutta, OH and South Charleston, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Calcutta scores 65 while South Charleston scores 63 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Calcutta is $664/month compared to $700/month in South Charleston — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Calcutta has cheaper rent, South Charleston actually has lower median home values ($131,500 vs $159,700).

Median household income in Calcutta is $60,341 compared to $50,952 in South Charleston (+18.4%). While Calcutta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calcutta spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in South Charleston.