Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 19.6% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 77% (155.6 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $62,723 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Columbus | Miami vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 95.5 | +19.6% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 93.6 | +10.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 87.9 | +76.9% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 95.5 | +1.8% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 98.9 | +10.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 96.6 | +10.3% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Columbus | $41,816 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Columbus | $83,631 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Columbus | $125,447 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.