West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 30.5% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $118,166 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Columbus
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to West Chester, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower