Columbus, Ohio vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 113.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $160,156 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Columbus, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.5% 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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  518.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.9% higher