Columbus, Ohio vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 94.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $131,094 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Seattle
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Columbus, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher