Santa Monica, California vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 68.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $15,888 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Columbus
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Santa Monica, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower