Columbus, Ohio vs. Lorain, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 17.9% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $18,874 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lorain
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Lorain, OH
Compared to Columbus, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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