Cleveland vs Columbus: Cost of Living

Last updated 2026-06-15 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Cleveland is about 4% cheaper overall. Here is how Cleveland and Columbus compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.

• Cleveland cost-of-living index: 90 vs 100
• Columbus cost-of-living index: 94 vs 100
• Cleveland median 2BR rent: $1,200/mo
• Columbus median 2BR rent: $1,500/mo

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