Columbus, Ohio vs. Ottawa, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottawa, Ohio is 6.1% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $103,252 in Ottawa, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Ohio is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Ottawa
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ottawa, OH
Compared to Columbus, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher