Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 49.5% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,234 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Columbus
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Arlington, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% lower