Columbus, Ohio vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 19.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $73,840 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Columbus, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher