Moving from Austin to Columbus?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Columbus, you'd need to earn:
$73,012/year
▼ $1,988 less than you make now
| Category | Austin | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,012 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,677 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,527 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,059 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$1,291 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $58,458 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.7% in Columbus
- Housing is -27.0% in Columbus
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,346/year in taxes in Columbus
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,067 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Columbus
| Your Austin Salary | Columbus Equivalent | Difference | Columbus Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,940 | -$1,060 | $32,972 |
| $50,000 | $48,675 | -$1,325 | $40,527 |
| $60,000 | $58,410 | -$1,590 | $48,081 |
| $75,000 | $73,012 | -$1,988 | $58,458 |
| $100,000 | $97,350 | -$2,650 | $74,911 |
| $150,000 | $146,024 | -$3,976 | $106,916 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Columbus Compare
Housing (27% cheaper in Columbus)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus rents for $1,191/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $290,000 in Columbus vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Ohio has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 3.5%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Columbus would cost you about $1,346/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Columbus's overall cost of living is 2.7% lower than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Columbus: 95.5.
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