Columbus, Ohio vs. Golden Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden Valley, Minnesota is 29.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $64,815 in Golden Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Golden Valley
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Golden Valley, MN
Compared to Columbus, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher