Monroe, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 1.2% more expensive than Monroe, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,585 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Monroe, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Columbus
than in Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Monroe, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower