Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 6.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $30,085 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Columbus
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Pittsburgh, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower