Columbus, Ohio vs. Carrboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carrboro, North Carolina is 20.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $51,403 in Carrboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carrboro, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Carrboro
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Carrboro, NC
Compared to Columbus, Carrboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher