Columbus, OH Cost of Living


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Columbus cost of living score
91.4
Less expensive
8.6% lower
than the US average
10.5% higher
than the Ohio average
Columbus, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.6% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% lower than the average for Ohio.

Columbus, OH

Housing costs in Columbus?
A typical home costs $220,100, which is 34.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.7% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.9% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Columbus?
To live comfortably in Columbus, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus?
Columbus, Ohio is an attractive option for cost-conscious people looking to stretch their dollar. With a wide range of housing options from single-family homes to apartments, the city offers plenty of opportunities to find an affordable place to stay. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - making it a great choice for those trying to save money in their daily routine.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbusOhioUnited States
  91.482.7100.0
  98.896.1100
  89.588.7100.0
  70.661.6100.0
  $220,100$197,000$338,100
  102.1%100.0%100.0%
  90.183.9100.0
  107.589.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Ellenore · 
Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for my whole life! Awesome place to  More

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We lived in Columbus from 2014-2022, originally from Denver work has taken us to Charlotte, NC, Austin and Atlanta for perspective. One of our biggest reasons for  More

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Over 2 years ago

The city has nice areas and old/ugly areas that look like the remains of a civil war. The nice areas are pretty. Traffic isn't bad compared to Cali but the summer  More

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