Moving from Dallas to Columbus?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Dallas lifestyle in Columbus, you'd need to earn:
$70,323/year
▼ $4,677 less than you make now
| Category | Dallas | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,323 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,085 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,360 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,020 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$1,218 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $56,641 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.4% in Columbus
- Housing is -25.4% in Columbus
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,346/year in taxes in Columbus
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~913 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Dallas to Columbus
| Your Dallas Salary | Columbus Equivalent | Difference | Columbus Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,247 | -$2,753 | $31,659 |
| $50,000 | $46,818 | -$3,182 | $39,086 |
| $60,000 | $56,447 | -$3,553 | $46,558 |
| $75,000 | $70,323 | -$4,677 | $56,641 |
| $100,000 | $94,429 | -$5,571 | $72,936 |
| $150,000 | $142,939 | -$7,061 | $104,915 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Dallas and Columbus Compare
Housing (25% cheaper in Columbus)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus rents for $1,191/month compared to $1,392/month in Dallas. Median home prices: $290,000 in Columbus vs $375,000 in Dallas.
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 7.4% lower than Dallas, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Dallas: 103.1, Columbus: 95.5.
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