Monroe, Georgia vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 21.6% cheaper than Monroe, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $23,532 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Monroe, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbus
than in Monroe, Georgia
Monroe, GA vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Monroe, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower