Columbus, Indiana vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 19.1% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $198,319 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Madison
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Columbus, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher