Tacoma, Washington vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 26.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,576 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Columbus
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Tacoma, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower