Columbus, Ohio vs. Springfield, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Minnesota is 17.2% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $41,377 in Springfield, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Minnesota is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Springfield
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Springfield, MN
Compared to Columbus, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher