Quick answer
Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 4.0% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 20% (87.9 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $78,154 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Columbus | Jacksonville | Columbus vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 99.5 | -4.0% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 109.8 | -19.9% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 87.5 | +9.2% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.9 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 99.6 | -3.0% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in Jacksonville | $52,103 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in Jacksonville | $104,206 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in Jacksonville | $156,308 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.