Houston, Texas vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 9.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,163 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Columbus
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Houston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower