Athens, Alabama vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is essentially the same as Athens, Alabama.
The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is essentially the same as Athens, Alabama.

Athens, AL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Athens, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower