Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 11.2% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,615 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Columbus
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Altoona, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher