Dearborn, Michigan vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 13.1% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,469 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% cheaper in Columbus
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Dearborn, Columbus 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  53.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher