Columbus, Ohio vs. Gardiner, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardiner, Maine is 1.0% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $49,479 in Gardiner, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardiner, Maine is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Gardiner
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Gardiner, ME
Compared to Columbus, Gardiner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher