Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 16.4% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 72% (151.3 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $64,429 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Columbus | Seattle vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 95.5 | +16.4% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 93.6 | +11.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 87.9 | +72.1% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 95.5 | -2.8% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.9 | +8.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 96.6 | +13.0% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Columbus | $42,953 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Columbus | $85,905 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Columbus | $128,858 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.