Moving to Columbus, OH
City Overview
Cost of Living
93
Avg Temperature
42°–61°F
State Income Tax
4.0%
Population
906K
A surprising gem in the Midwest, Columbus is young, growing, and driven by Ohio State University. The Short North arts district, diverse food scene, and affordable housing make it an increasingly popular destination.
Average Moving Costs to Columbus
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 476 mi | $2,373–$3,700 | $1,056–$2,171 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,974 mi | $3,154–$4,992 | $1,905–$3,225 |
| Chicago, IL | 276 mi | $2,142–$3,354 | $943–$2,031 |
| Houston, TX | 992 mi | $2,515–$3,972 | $1,348–$2,534 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,664 mi | $2,914–$4,619 | $1,729–$3,006 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 415 mi | $2,226–$3,491 | $1,023–$2,129 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,139 mi | $2,585–$4,091 | $1,432–$2,638 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,953 mi | $3,134–$4,960 | $1,893–$3,210 |
| Dallas, TX | 913 mi | $2,487–$3,920 | $1,304–$2,479 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,090 mi | $3,284–$5,188 | $1,970–$3,305 |
Neighborhoods in Columbus
Short North
A popular neighborhood in Columbus, OH for newcomers and residents alike.
German Village
A popular neighborhood in Columbus, OH for newcomers and residents alike.
Grandview Heights
A popular neighborhood in Columbus, OH for newcomers and residents alike.
Clintonville
A popular neighborhood in Columbus, OH for newcomers and residents alike.
Italian Village
A popular neighborhood in Columbus, OH for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Columbus
Cost of Living Index
7% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,150/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,400/mo
Moving to Columbus from These Cities
From New York, NY
476 miles
Full-Service
$2,373–$3,700
From Los Angeles, CA
1,974 miles
Full-Service
$3,154–$4,992
From Chicago, IL
276 miles
Full-Service
$2,142–$3,354
From Houston, TX
992 miles
Full-Service
$2,515–$3,972
From Phoenix, AZ
1,664 miles
Full-Service
$2,914–$4,619
From Philadelphia, PA
415 miles
Full-Service
$2,226–$3,491
From San Antonio, TX
1,139 miles
Full-Service
$2,585–$4,091
From San Diego, CA
1,953 miles
Full-Service
$3,134–$4,960
From Dallas, TX
913 miles
Full-Service
$2,487–$3,920
From San Jose, CA
2,090 miles
Full-Service
$3,284–$5,188
From Austin, TX
1,067 miles
Full-Service
$2,586–$4,082
From Jacksonville, FL
670 miles
Full-Service
$2,335–$3,680