Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 16.0% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,023 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbus
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Hershey, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower