Ottawa, Ohio vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 6.5% more expensive than Ottawa, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $40,483 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Ottawa, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Columbus
than in Ottawa, Ohio
Ottawa, OH vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Ottawa, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower