Auburn, Alabama vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 11.5% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $35,410 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbus
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Auburn, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower