Des Moines, Washington vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 34.5% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,000 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Columbus
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Des Moines, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower