Columbus, Indiana vs. Madison Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison Heights, Michigan is 10.5% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,228 in Madison Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
76% more expensive in Madison Heights
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Madison Heights, MI
Compared to Columbus, Madison Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher