Columbus, Indiana vs. Bedford, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Virginia is 1.0% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,846 in Bedford, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% more expensive in Bedford
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Bedford, VA
Compared to Columbus, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher