Columbus, Ohio vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 74.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $196,965 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Washington
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Columbus, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.3% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher