Irvine, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 52.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $71,563 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Columbus
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Irvine, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower