Columbus, IN vs St. John, IN

Columbus is moderately more affordable than St. John, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Columbus scores 85 compared to 96 for St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. John can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbus is $1,135/month compared to $971/month in St. John — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. John has cheaper rent, Columbus actually has lower median home values ($231,000 vs $370,800).

Median household income in Columbus is $76,856 compared to $127,449 in St. John (-39.7%). While St. John is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbus spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 9.1% in St. John.