Murray, Kentucky vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 12.4% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $56,177 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Columbus
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Murray, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower