Madison, Wisconsin vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 14.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $255,580 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbus
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Madison, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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