Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs Columbus, Ohio


The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 75.7% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $21,959 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Columbus
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs Columbus, OH
Compared to Menlo Park, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower

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