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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Oshkosh, WI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd save $64.78/month moving to Columbus, OH

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.2K in Columbus, OH

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.9%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$64.78
Savings
Annual Impact
$777
Per year

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

Oshkosh, WI

Population:66K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$220K

Columbus, OH

Population:906K
Cost Index:99
Median Home:$263K

Oshkosh, WI

The Badger State

66K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 66K residents.

Columbus, OH

The Buckeye State

906K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 906K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Oshkosh, WI vs Columbus, OH

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 18.9%
Oshkosh, WI
$1,727
Columbus, OH
$2,053
Difference
$326
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 15.4%
Oshkosh, WI
$718
Columbus, OH
$607
Difference
$111
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 2.9%
Oshkosh, WI
$1,603
Columbus, OH
$1,557
Difference
$46.41
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 8.5%
Oshkosh, WI
$508
Columbus, OH
$464
Difference
$43.11
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.7%
Oshkosh, WI
$1,404
Columbus, OH
$1,366
Difference
$37.64
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 1.2%
Oshkosh, WI
$958
Columbus, OH
$969
Difference
$11.13
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Columbus, OH: Columbus Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Oshkosh, WI has no local income tax.

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

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$738
To$1,020
โ†‘ $282
1 Bed
From$746
To$1,100
โ†‘ $354
2 Bed
From$967
To$1,315
โ†‘ $348
3 Bed
From$1,297
To$1,575
โ†‘ $278
Oshkosh, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $800โ€“$890/mo

Columbus, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $870โ€“$1,790/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.

$6,917
Monthly in Oshkosh, WI
$7,017
Monthly in Columbus, OH
$99.65
Difference

Home Values

Oshkosh
Columbus
$220K
Median Value
$263K
โ†‘ +5.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.4%
โ†‘ +42.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +28.8%
$215K - $348K
Price Range
$95K - $406K

Homes in Columbus are 19% more expensive than Oshkosh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.9%
Rate difference

Oshkosh, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

Columbus, 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

Additional Tax Information

Oshkosh, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Columbus, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Oshkosh
Columbus
43 Good
Air Quality
53 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
41.3%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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