Defiance, Ohio vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 22.0% more expensive than Defiance, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,339 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Defiance, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Defiance, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Columbus
than in Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, OH vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Defiance, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower