Berkeley, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 63.7% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $36,257 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Columbus
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Berkeley, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower