Moving from Boston to Columbus?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in Columbus, you'd need to earn:
$61,710/year
▼ $13,290 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $61,710 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$5,367 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$3,826 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$895 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$981 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $50,642 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -11.8% in Columbus
- Housing is -40.8% in Columbus
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $2,404/year in taxes in Columbus
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~642 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to Columbus
| Your Boston Salary | Columbus Equivalent | Difference | Columbus Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,999 | -$7,001 | $28,362 |
| $50,000 | $41,613 | -$8,387 | $35,047 |
| $60,000 | $50,167 | -$9,833 | $41,684 |
| $75,000 | $61,710 | -$13,290 | $50,642 |
| $100,000 | $82,765 | -$17,235 | $65,052 |
| $150,000 | $125,054 | -$24,946 | $93,317 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and Columbus Compare
Housing (41% cheaper in Columbus)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus rents for $1,191/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $290,000 in Columbus vs $825,000 in Boston.
Taxes
Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. Ohio has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 3.5%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Columbus would save you about $2,404/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Columbus's overall cost of living is 11.8% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, Columbus: 95.5.
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