Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 1.9% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $29,421 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Columbus
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Harrisburg, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower