Columbus, Indiana vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 15.0% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $115,024 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
115% more expensive in Dearborn
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Columbus, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  115.7% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower