Altadena, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 57.0% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $21,493 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Columbus
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Altadena, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower