Allen, Texas vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 20.1% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $14,373 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Columbus
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Allen, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher