Quality of Life
Cost of Living
Well below other major metro areas. The Cost of Living Index for Columbus is 96.
Housing Prices
Average new, single-family home: $267,000; average home resale $141,700; urban, suburban and rural options.
Arts and Culture
More than 100 art galleries, 18 museums, world-class performing arts groups and university exhibits and performances
Entertainment & Recreation
55 three-star or -better restaurants; 87 golf courses; multiple arenas that attract big name shows; two race tracks, unique shopping districts; major league hockey; major league soccer; AAA baseball, PGA and LPGA events; Ohio State University athletics.
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Latest News
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Upcoming Events
Friday, Jan. 23, 2009
Contacts to Contracts Matchmaker Event
Liebert Learning Center
Wednesday, Jan. 28; 7:30 a.m.
Columbus Chamber Presents: Tom Pelto, President AT&T Ohio
Athletic Club of Columbus
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009; 7:30 a.m.
Columbus Chamber Annual Meeting
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Latest Press Releases
Columbus Chamber of Commerce to Issue Economic Forecast The
December 16,2008
Chamber Reports Third Quarter Increase in Employment
November 17,2008
Community Leaders, Businesses Celebrate Young Professionals
November 14,2008
Columbus Chamber Honors Small Business Leader Award Recipients
October 31,2008
Local Leaders Host Open House for Economic Development Hub
October 29,2008
Columbus Chamber Recognizes Small Business Leaders
October 9,2008
The Columbus Chamber Endorses Columbus City Schools Levy
September 17,2008
Chamber Appoints Executive Director
September 11,2008
Employment in the Columbus Region Increases During Second Quar
August 14,2008
Columbus MSA Employment Beats National Level, Increases 0.3 pe
May 13,2008
Economic Development Logistics Strategy Underway
April 25,2008
