Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 12.9% cheaper than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,323 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Columbus
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Norristown, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower