Columbus, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 21.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $170,139 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Columbus, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher