Columbus, Ohio vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 13.1% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $87,791 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Columbus, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher