What does housing cost in Columbus in 2026?

Housing in Columbus runs to about €1,046 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Columbus?

Asking rent in Columbus stands at 1,224 €/month.

What are property prices in Columbus?

To buy in Columbus, expect 234,500 €.

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

Cost of living in Columbus — 2026

Columbus has 906,480 residents and lies in Ohio. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,046 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 200,444 €. Median income is 55,840 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 22% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Columbus

Rent

Median rent: 1,046 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 200,444 €

Income

Median household income: 55,840 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 2,705 €/year

Quality of life — Columbus

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

28,2 %

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

17,4 %

Cities near Columbus

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