Moving from Jacksonville to Columbus?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Jacksonville lifestyle in Columbus, you'd need to earn:
$73,375/year
▼ $1,625 less than you make now
| Category | Jacksonville | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,375 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,757 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,549 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,064 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$1,301 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $58,704 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -4.0% in Columbus
- Housing is -19.9% in Columbus
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $1,346/year in taxes in Columbus
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~670 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Jacksonville to Columbus
| Your Jacksonville Salary | Columbus Equivalent | Difference | Columbus Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,741 | -$1,259 | $32,818 |
| $50,000 | $48,672 | -$1,328 | $40,524 |
| $60,000 | $58,600 | -$1,400 | $48,228 |
| $75,000 | $73,375 | -$1,625 | $58,704 |
| $100,000 | $98,317 | -$1,683 | $75,565 |
| $150,000 | $148,800 | -$1,200 | $108,716 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Jacksonville and Columbus Compare
Housing (20% cheaper in Columbus)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Columbus rents for $1,191/month compared to $1,246/month in Jacksonville. Median home prices: $290,000 in Columbus vs $282,000 in Jacksonville.
Taxes
Florida 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 4.0% lower than Jacksonville, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Jacksonville: 99.5, Columbus: 95.5.
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