Columbia City, Indiana vs. Lorain, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 15.3% cheaper than Columbia City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $33,883 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia City, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Columbia City, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lorain
than in Columbia City, Indiana
Columbia City, IN vs. Lorain, OH
Compared to Columbia City, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower