Columbus, Ohio vs. St. Simons, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Simons, Georgia is 28.4% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $64,178 in St. Simons, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Simons, Georgia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in St. Simons
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. St. Simons, GA
Compared to Columbus, St. Simons is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher