Modesto, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 24.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $56,397 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Columbus
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Modesto, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower