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Columbus vs Miami
Columbus and Miami
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Miami are above the US rate in this release, 7.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Columbus to Miami
In 2022-2023, 41 households filed a move from Columbus to Miami (about 71 people, average adjusted gross income $60,780). 85 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,063 in Columbus and $2,073 in Miami. Columbus has a state tax on wages. Miami has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Miami is 96% of the national level for the same work, against 85% in Columbus.
Miami averages 248 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 61°F. Columbus is 222 sunny days, 91°F in July, 40°F in January. Commutes average 30 minutes in Miami and 22 in Columbus.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 41 households moved Columbus → Miami (about 71 people, average AGI $60,780). 85 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Columbus and Miami changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 612 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,200–$4,150
- Container or pod
- $1,550–$2,900
- Rent a truck
- $750–$1,400
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Questions
Is Miami cheaper than Columbus after tax and rent?
No. Miami leaves about $951 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,063 in Columbus and $2,073 in Miami.
Does Miami have state income tax?
Miami is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Columbus to Miami?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.