Columbus, Mississippi vs. Kennesaw, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennesaw, Georgia is 45.6% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $109,164 in Kennesaw, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennesaw, Georgia is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Kennesaw
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Kennesaw, GA
Compared to Columbus, Kennesaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  79.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher