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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 17.9% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 69% (148.6 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $63,610 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Columbus | New York vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 95.5 | +17.9% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 93.6 | +17.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 87.9 | +69.0% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 95.5 | +33.0% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 98.9 | +7.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 96.6 | +17.5% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Columbus | $42,407 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Columbus | $84,814 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Columbus | $127,221 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.