Columbus, Ohio vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 40.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $105,556 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Columbus, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher