Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 17.7% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,600 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbus
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Minneapolis, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower