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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.

Short NorthGerman VillageGrandview HeightsClintonvilleItalian Village

Average Moving Costs to Columbus

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY476 mi$2,373$3,700$1,056$2,171
Los Angeles, CA1,974 mi$3,154$4,992$1,905$3,225
Chicago, IL276 mi$2,142$3,354$943$2,031
Houston, TX992 mi$2,515$3,972$1,348$2,534
Phoenix, AZ1,664 mi$2,914$4,619$1,729$3,006
Philadelphia, PA415 mi$2,226$3,491$1,023$2,129
San Antonio, TX1,139 mi$2,585$4,091$1,432$2,638
San Diego, CA1,953 mi$3,134$4,960$1,893$3,210
Dallas, TX913 mi$2,487$3,920$1,304$2,479
San Jose, CA2,090 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

93

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

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