San Diego, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 46.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $673,317 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Columbus
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to San Diego, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower