Madison, Indiana vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 11.1% more expensive than Madison, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,200 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than Madison, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Columbus
than in Madison, Indiana
Madison, IN vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Madison, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher