Columbus, Ohio vs. Columbus City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus City, Iowa is 14.5% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $42,766 in Columbus City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus City, Iowa is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Columbus City
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Columbus City, IA
Compared to Columbus, Columbus City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher