The cost of living in the Columbus area, for me, would be around $19,900 per year. That is including rent, gas, bills, food, and leisure activities. Living in Bowling Green costs me about $10,000 with those same factors. That means it is roughly double the price to live in the Columbus area than it is here. Who knows, maybe I can find something more local and I would only have to drive, so I can keep the lower cost of living in Bowling Green.