Bloomington, Indiana vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 2.3% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $10,206 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbus
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Bloomington, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower