Chicago, Illinois vs. Gahanna, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gahanna, Ohio is 11.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,128 in Gahanna, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gahanna, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Gahanna
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Gahanna, OH
Compared to Chicago, Gahanna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower