Columbus, Ohio vs. Portola, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola, California is 7.4% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $80,556 in Portola, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Portola
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Portola, CA
Compared to Columbus, Portola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher