Wichita, Kansas vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 5.9% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $158,824 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Columbus
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Wichita, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower