Columbus, Georgia vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 25.3% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $62,631 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Dearborn
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Columbus, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  87.6% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher