What does housing cost in Columbus in 2026?

Housing in Columbus runs to about €916 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Columbus?

Asking rent in Columbus stands at 1,072 €/month.

What are property prices in Columbus?

To buy in Columbus, expect 182,300 €.

Cost of Living in Columbus, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Columbus — 2026

Columbus has 204,383 residents and lies in Géorgie. Median rent there comes to roughly €916 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 155,825 €. Median income is 48,399 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 23% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Columbus

Rent

Median rent: 916 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 155,825 €

Income

Median household income: 48,399 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 1,304 €/year

Quality of life — Columbus

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,5 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

18,3 %

Cities near Columbus

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