Columbus, Mississippi vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 16.4% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,221 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Columbus, OH
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Columbus, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower