Columbus, Ohio vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 25.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $94,010 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Columbus, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher