Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Forest City, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Forest City, Pennsylvania is 9.3% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,389 in Forest City, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Forest City
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Forest City, PA
Compared to Columbus, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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