Columbus, Ohio vs. Star, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Star, North Carolina is 14.0% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $10,749 in Star, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Star, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Star
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Star, NC
Compared to Columbus, Star is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher