Columbus, Ohio vs. Taft, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taft, California is 0.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $65,879 in Taft, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taft, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
15% more expensive in Taft
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Taft, CA
Compared to Columbus, Taft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher