Michigan City, Indiana vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 16.4% more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,221 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Columbus
than in Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City, IN vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Michigan City, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower