West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 20.0% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $68,000 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Columbus
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to West Palm Beach, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower