Brownsville, Texas vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 17.7% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,084 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Columbus
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Brownsville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher