Cost of Living Calculator - California, Maryland vs Columbus, Ohio


The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 15.8% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,171 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Columbus
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs Columbus, OH
Compared to California, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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