Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 6.2% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 40% (123.4 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $70,601 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Columbus | Orlando vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 95.5 | +6.2% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 93.6 | +2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 87.9 | +40.3% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 95.5 | -8.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.9 | -0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 96.6 | +5.0% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Columbus | $47,067 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Columbus | $94,134 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Columbus | $141,201 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.