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PALO ALTO vs. COLUMBUS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, Pennsylvania vs Columbus, Ohio
The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is
20.0%
more expensive
than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$12,000
in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is
more expensive
than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Columbus
than in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
Palo Alto, PA vs Columbus, OH
Compared to Palo Alto, Columbus is:
Homeowner
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20.0% higher
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Food
0.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
178.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
2.4% higher
Commute
20.3% higher
Health
20.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.8% lower
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