Columbus, Ohio vs. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 19.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $137,627 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Fuquay-Varina
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Fuquay Varina, NC
Compared to Columbus, Fuquay Varina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher