Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Mississippi vs California, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 4.2% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $52,089 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
106% more expensive in California
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs California, PA
Compared to Columbus, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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