Columbus, OH Cost of Living Index

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state rank#508
74/100
us rank#9,903

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Columbus cost of living index

IndexColumbusOhioNational
Cost of living index9194100
Goods & Services index9598100
Groceries index93100100
Health care index10199100
Housing index7781100
Transportation index10298100
Utilities index102101100
In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
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  • The cost of living in Columbus, OH is 3.2% less than the Ohio average.
  • The cost of living in Columbus, OH is 9% less than the national average.
  • Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
  • Gas
  • The price of gas in Columbus, OH is $3.47.
  • The price of gas in Columbus is 4.4% lower than the national average.
  • Kodiak, AK is the most expensive city for gas at $4.55 per gallon.
  • Augusta, GA is the least expensive city for gas at $3.11 per gallon.
  • Coffee
  • The price of coffee in Columbus, OH is $5.38.
  • The price of coffee in Columbus is 10.6% higher than the national average.
  • Juneau, AK is the most expensive city for coffee at $7.29.
  • Waco, TX is the least expensive city for coffee at $2.79.
  • Pizza
  • The price of pizza in Columbus, OH is $8.99.
  • The price of pizza in Columbus is 0.5% higher than the national average.
  • Dothan, AL is the most expensive city for pizza at $14.79.
  • Ogden, UT is the least expensive city for pizza at $6.33.

Ohio average prices compared to national average

The average prices for Columbus, OH goods and services that are below the "0" percentile are lower compared to the national average. If the average prices are above the "0" percentile, they are higher compared to the national average.

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