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:
$74,572/year
▼ $428 less than you make now
| Category | Austin | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,572 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,020 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,623 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,081 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$1,334 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $59,513 |
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 | $39,340 | -$660 | $33,283 |
| $50,000 | $49,389 | -$611 | $41,081 |
| $60,000 | $59,498 | -$502 | $48,925 |
| $75,000 | $74,572 | -$428 | $59,513 |
| $100,000 | $99,932 | -$68 | $76,656 |
| $150,000 | $151,193 | +$1,193 | $110,268 |
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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