Detroit, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 2.6% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,703 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Columbus
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Detroit, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower