Looking for a fresh start in a new Columbus neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Columbus for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 3,248
-21%
Cost of Living Index 76 vs 97
21% lower than Columbus
Population 4,091
-18%
Cost of Living Index 79 vs 97
18% lower than Columbus
Population 17,107
-15%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 97
15% lower than Columbus
Population 13,787
-13%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 97
13% lower than Columbus
Population 19,333
-13%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 97
13% lower than Columbus
Population 8,324
-13%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 97
13% lower than Columbus
Population 9,728
-13%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 97
13% lower than Columbus
Population 15,155
-13%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 97
13% lower than Columbus
Population 67,778
-13%
Cost of Living Index 84 vs 97
13% lower than Columbus
Population 4,200
-12%
Cost of Living Index 85 vs 97
12% lower than Columbus
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