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Columbus

Columbus

USA

Updated on August 04, 2025

Overview

Columbus is the capital and largest city of Ohio, located centrally at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Founded in 1812 and capital since 1816, its economy is diverse, based on education, insurance, healthcare, and technology. It is recognized as a growing global city and one of the best places to live in the US.

Average cost of living€2,419.00
Quality of Life75/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€460.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,196.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,058.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,024.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,656.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€184.00
Internet€55.00
Mobile plan€46.00

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.53
Monthly pass€64.00
Taxi start€3.22
Gasoline (1 l)€0.78

Leisure

Cinema ticket€11.00
Fitness club€23.00

Education

Preschool (month)€828.00
Intl. primary (year)€10,120.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€2,024.00
sqm outside center€1,656.00

Advantages

  • Diverse economy with strong education, healthcare, and technology sectors
  • Consistent population growth attracting residents and businesses
  • Recognized as one of the best cities to live in the United States

Disadvantages

  • × Unemployment rate fluctuates though trending downward
  • × Historical issues with violence, currently improving
  • × Continental climate with cold winters