Muskegon, Michigan vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 10.6% more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,314 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Columbus
than in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, MI vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Muskegon, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower