Boston, Massachusetts vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 43.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,162 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Columbus
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Boston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% lower