Albany, Georgia vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 16.9% more expensive than Albany, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $15,199 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Albany, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Columbus
than in Albany, Georgia
Albany, GA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Albany, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower