# Living in Columbus

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In Columbus, you will enjoy attractions, cultural events, the arts, dining, sports and shopping on par with many larger cities but in an affordable Midwestern setting. Columbus was named Top 10 in the [Best Cities to Move to in 2024](https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/moving-services/best-cities-to-move-to/). The cost of living is comparatively low for all that is available to you in Columbus. Discover more about the city at [Experience Columbus](http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/).

There is a lot to learn about the capital of Ohio, so take advantage of being at Ohio State and get involved. Activities and events on campus and around the city are available at these resources:

- [Ohio Union](http://www.ohiounion.osu.edu/ "Ohio Union")
- [Columbus Festival Calendar](https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/events/festivals-and-annual-events/)
- [Wexner Center for the Arts](https://www.wexarts.org/ "Wexner Center for the Arts")

## [Permanent Housing](https://oia.osu.edu/scholars/life-ohio-state/living-columbus/permanent-housing)

## [Temporary Housing](https://oia.osu.edu/scholars/life-ohio-state/living-columbus/temporary-housing)

## [Utilities](https://oia.osu.edu/scholars/life-ohio-state/living-columbus/utilities)

## [Money and Banking](https://oia.osu.edu/scholars/life-ohio-state/living-columbus/money-and-banking)

## [Health Care Services](https://oia.osu.edu/scholars/life-ohio-state/living-columbus/health-care-services)