Marion, Ohio vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 28.0% more expensive than Marion, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $64,000 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Marion, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Marion, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Columbus
than in Marion, Ohio
Marion, OH vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Marion, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower