Salem, Indiana vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 2.6% more expensive than Salem, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,295 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than Salem, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Columbus
than in Salem, Indiana
Salem, IN vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Salem, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher