Columbus, Ohio vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 5.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $52,778 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Urbandale
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Columbus, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower