Columbus, Indiana vs. Allen Park, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allen Park, Michigan is 9.6% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,808 in Allen Park, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allen Park, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
92% more expensive in Allen Park
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Allen Park, MI
Compared to Columbus, Allen Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  92.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower