Troy, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 22.4% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $93,154 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Columbus
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Troy, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower