Zip 43229 (Columbus, OH) Cost of Living


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Columbus cost of living score
91.4
Less expensive
8.6% lower
than the US average
10.5% higher
than the Ohio average
Columbus (zip 43229), Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.6% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% lower than the average for Ohio.

Zip 43229 (Columbus, OH)

Housing costs in Columbus?
A typical home costs $231,100, which is 31.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.3% more expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus costs $1,030 per month, which is 5.1% more than the national average of $980 and 11.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,150.

Can I afford Columbus?
To live comfortably in Columbus (zip 43229), Ohio, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus?
The cost of living in 43229 Columbus, OH is relatively affordable compared to other cities. The median home value is around $135,000 and the median monthly rent is about $1,000. Groceries and health care costs are also lower than the national average. Additionally, transportation costs are low since public transit is widely available and many people own cars. The overall cost of living index is close to the national average but utilities tend to be slightly higher than most other states.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbusOhioUnited States
  91.482.7100.0
  97.896.1100
  89.588.7100.0
  72.261.6100.0
  $231,100$197,000$338,100
  101.6%100.0%100.0%
  90.683.9100.0
  109.389.3100.0

   100=National Average

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