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Columbus, OH

Complete financial data dashboard — cost of living, mortgage calculator, salary comparisons, and tax details.Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 · FRED

Cost Index
94
Average
Median Home Value
$240,000
National: $721,342
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
National: $2,001/mo
Household Income
$62,000
National: $81,205
Population
906,528
Purchasing Power
81
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing Cost Index
33 / 100
100 = national average
Rent Index
99 / 100
Overall Index
94
Average

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Salary & Purchasing Power

Median household income is $62,000 24% below the national average.

What $62,000 in Columbus Gets You Elsewhere

CityEquivalent SalaryDifference
New York, NY$124,000+100%
San Francisco, CA$186,660+201%
Austin, TX$90,362+46%
Seattle, WA$132,574+114%

Property Tax in Columbus, OH

Est. Annual Property Tax
$3,672
Monthly Impact
$306
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
1.53%
National avg: ~1.00%

Ohio Tax Overview

Tax TypeOhioNational Avg
Property Tax Rate1.53%1.00%
Top Income Tax Rate3.75%~5.0%
State Sales Tax5.75%~5.0%

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Columbus, OH

Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Columbus, OH: 85
Rent Prices
99

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