Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Columbus is 19% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $60,652 in Columbus.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Columbus has a housing index of 82 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Columbus costs $240,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $260,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Columbus versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Columbus scores 99 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Columbus (96) are lower than Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Columbus is $56,590 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Columbus.
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