Meadville, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 16.4% more expensive than Meadville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $151,375 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Meadville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Columbus
than in Meadville, Pennsylvania
Meadville, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Meadville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower