Amherst, Ohio vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 5.0% more expensive than Amherst, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $52,491 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Amherst, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Columbus
than in Amherst, Ohio
Amherst, OH vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Amherst, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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