Des Moines, Iowa vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 9.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,424 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Columbus
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Des Moines, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher