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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Upper Arlington, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $2.4K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $178.3K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 31.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,359
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$28.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Upper Arlington, OH

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$439K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$513K

Upper Arlington, OH

The Buckeye State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 36K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Upper Arlington, OH vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 89.1%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,718
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,530
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 22.6%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,448
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$327
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 15.1%
Upper Arlington, OH
$1,270
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$191
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 10.1%
Upper Arlington, OH
$935
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$94.59
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 15.9%
Upper Arlington, OH
$448
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$71.24
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.9%
Upper Arlington, OH
$585
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$46.48
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Upper Arlington, OH has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,075
To$1,720
โ†‘ $645
1 Bed
From$1,154
To$1,840
โ†‘ $686
2 Bed
From$1,383
To$2,190
โ†‘ $807
3 Bed
From$1,660
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,210
Upper Arlington, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,460โ€“$1,460/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,404
Monthly in Upper Arlington, OH
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,261
Difference

Home Values

Upper Arlington
Denver
$439K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +1.9%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +31.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$439K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 17% more expensive than Upper Arlington

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.2K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$181
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.4%
Rate difference

Upper Arlington, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Upper Arlington, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Upper Arlington
Denver
53 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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