There are 27 independent living communities in Columbus, Ohio. The costs per day for independent living in Ohio range from $25 up to $179, with a median cost running about $73. The per month cost averages roughly $2,184 and ranges between $761 and $5,379. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $26,205, which is greater than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Columbus can range from about $550 per month up to $2,915 per month, with an average cost of about $1,697 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $20,361.
Located in Franklin County, Columbus is the capital of Ohio. It is the 2nd largest city in Ohio. While the city includes 783,285 people, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a population of 1,451,748. The 55-and-over community makes up about 21% of the total population.
Columbus has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $44,000 (the Ohio state average is $49,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 10.08% and the median home price is $130,500, which is less than the Ohio average of $177,000.
Columbus has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average amounts of precipitation each year. Columbus has very poor air quality, very poor water quality, and a higher than average rate of crime in comparison to other cities.