Columbus, Ohio vs. Ludington, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ludington, Michigan is 8.8% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,602 in Ludington, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ludington, Michigan is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Ludington
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ludington, MI
Compared to Columbus, Ludington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher