Columbus, Ohio vs. Ferndale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 12.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $56,019 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% more expensive in Ferndale
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ferndale, MI
Compared to Columbus, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher