Columbus is about 3% less expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $97,352 in Columbus.
Austin vs Columbus: the numbers
| Metric | Austin | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 98 | 95 | -3% |
| Median rent | $1,655 | $1,224 | -26% |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $234,500 | -54% |
| Median household income | $91,461 | $65,327 | -29% |
Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.
What your salary is worth
A $100,000 salary in Austin has the same buying power as about $97,352 in Columbus. Going the other way, $100,000 in Columbus is like $102,720 in Austin.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Austin and Columbus.