🇺🇸 OH, United States · #136 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Columbus

2.8% below the United States average

Ranked #136 of 558 cities · More expensive than 75.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Columbus

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,515/mo USD 1,129/mo 26%
3-Bedroom USD 2,575/mo USD 1,948/mo 26%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.8% Average
Rent
-9.4% Affordable
Groceries
-1.2% Average
Restaurants
-3.9% Average
Purchasing Power
-10.3% Weak

Living in Columbus: What to Expect

Columbus is average by global standards (ranked #136 of 558 cities). It is 2.8% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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