Seattle is about 16% more expensive than Columbus overall — $100,000 in Columbus is worth about $116,407 in Seattle.
Columbus vs Seattle: the numbers
| Metric | Columbus | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 95 | 111 | +16% |
| Median rent | $1,224 | $1,998 | +63% |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $912,100 | +289% |
| Median household income | $65,327 | $121,984 | +87% |
Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.
What your salary is worth
A $100,000 salary in Columbus has the same buying power as about $116,407 in Seattle. Going the other way, $100,000 in Seattle is like $85,905 in Columbus.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Columbus and Seattle.