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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Dublin, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.4K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 30.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,287
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Dublin, OH

Population:49K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$492K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:130
Median Home:$513K

Dublin, OH

The Buckeye State

49K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 49K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Dublin, OH vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 87.7%
Dublin, OH
$1,731
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,518
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 21.7%
Dublin, OH
$1,458
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$316
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 14.2%
Dublin, OH
$1,279
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$182
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.7%
Dublin, OH
$938
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$91.17
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 15.5%
Dublin, OH
$449
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$69.60
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.5%
Dublin, OH
$588
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$44.34
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Dublin, OH: Dublin Municipal Income Tax$3,000/yr (2.0%)
Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)
Net difference-$2,931/yr

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,131
To$1,720
โ†‘ $589
1 Bed
From$1,214
To$1,840
โ†‘ $626
2 Bed
From$1,457
To$2,190
โ†‘ $733
3 Bed
From$1,748
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,122
Dublin, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,450โ€“$1,600/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,443
Monthly in Dublin, OH
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,221
Difference

Home Values

Dublin
Denver
$492K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +2.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +40.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$423K - $560K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 4% more expensive than Dublin

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.2K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$181
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.4%
Rate difference

Dublin, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Dublin, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Dublin
Denver
53 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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