Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Austin vs Columbus

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Austin$5,096

Columbus$4,827

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Austin$1,852

Columbus$1,430

Left after rent

Austin$3,244

Columbus$3,397

Thinking about moving from Austin to Columbus on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $5,096/mo in Austin and $4,827/mo in Columbus after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $3,244/mo in Austin vs $3,397/mo in Columbus. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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