Mountain View, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 69.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $36,258 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Columbus
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Mountain View, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower