Dearborn, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 9.7% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,295 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Columbus
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Dearborn, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower