Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 2.1% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $102,128 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
42% more expensive in Columbus
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Janesville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower