State College, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 13.9% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,542 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Columbus
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to State College, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower