Cost of Living in Columbus
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Columbus, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Columbus is below the New York City baseline (composite index 55 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)36
Groceries index72
Dining out index66
Transport index40
Utilities index62
Median annual salary$56,000
Minimum wage$10.45/hr
State income tax rate3.50%
Est. monthly childcare$950
Est. monthly healthcare premium$420
YoY inflation2.9%
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