Cost of Living Comparison Between Phoenix, AZ and Columbus, OH 

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Consumer Prices in Columbus, OH are 5.4% higher than in Phoenix, AZ (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Columbus, OH are 2.4% higher than in Phoenix, AZ
Rent Prices in Columbus, OH are 3.2% lower than in Phoenix, AZ
Restaurant Prices in Columbus, OH are 4.3% lower than in Phoenix, AZ
Groceries Prices in Columbus, OH are 14.9% higher than in Phoenix, AZ
Local Purchasing Power in Columbus, OH is 17.7% lower than in Phoenix, AZ
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Restaurants
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 19.99 $ 20.00 $      +0.1 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80.00 $ 70.00 $      -12.5 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 10.00 $ 10.59 $      +5.9 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 5.50 $ 5.00 $      -9.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 6.38 $ 7.00 $      +9.8 %
Cappuccino (regular) 5.36 $ 4.94 $      -7.9 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.59 $ 2.56 $      -1.4 %
Water (12 oz small bottle) 1.94 $ 2.27 $      +16.8 %
Markets
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.43 $ 3.44 $      +0.4 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3.33 $ 2.84 $      -14.7 %
Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.95 $ 1.55 $      -20.6 %
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.62 $ 2.55 $      -29.5 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.91 $ 6.18 $      +25.9 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.47 $ 5.76 $      +29.0 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.43 $ 8.12 $      +26.3 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.08 $ 2.30 $      +10.4 %
Banana (1 lb) 0.66 $ 1.07 $      +62.4 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.84 $ 2.40 $      +30.8 %
Tomato (1 lb) 1.96 $ 2.49 $      +27.1 %
Potato (1 lb) 1.42 $ 2.03 $      +42.9 %
Onion (1 lb) 1.27 $ 1.85 $      +46.0 %
Lettuce (1 head) 1.85 $ 1.80 $      -3.1 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.43 $ 2.47 $      +1.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 15.00 $      0.0 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.09 $ 2.36 $      +12.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 4.51 $ 3.60 $      -20.4 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 9.00 $ 10.00 $      +11.1 %
Transportation
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.00 $ 2.00 $      0.0 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 55.00 $ 65.00 $      +18.2 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.75 $ 3.00 $      +9.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.20 $ 2.02 $      -8.2 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 36.00 $ 27.00 $      -25.0 %
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.05 $ 3.39 $      -16.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 30,000.00 $ 29,946.00 $      -0.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 27,595.23 $ 25,822.13 $      -6.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 236.80 $ 232.22 $      -1.9 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 69.14 $ 53.33 $      -22.9 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 68.91 $ 70.15 $      +1.8 %
Sports And Leisure
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 26.62 $ 43.16 $      +62.1 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 19.33 $ 29.00 $      +50.0 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 12.50 $ 12.00 $      -4.0 %
Childcare
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,142.86 $ 1,233.33 $      +7.9 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 10,400.00 $ 15,333.33 $      +47.4 %
Clothing And Shoes
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 46.67 $ 66.25 $      +41.9 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 39.44 $ 46.10 $      +16.9 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 86.32 $ 85.56 $      -0.9 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 109.63 $ 117.50 $      +7.2 %
Rent Per Month
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,569.22 $ 1,523.67 $      -2.9 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,391.93 $ 1,171.42 $      -15.8 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,677.23 $ 2,946.25 $      +10.0 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,335.29 $ 2,074.54 $      -11.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 319.48 $ 292.99 $      -8.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 268.51 $ 294.24 $      +9.6 %
Salaries And Financing
Phoenix, AZ Edit Columbus, OH Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,572.55 $ 3,855.18 $      -15.7 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.53 6.48      -0.8 %
Last update: May 2024May 2024
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