Columbus market overview.
Columbus is the second largest city in the Midwest and the 14th largest in the US. The city has a diverse economy based on education, government, insurance, banking, defense, aviation, food, clothes, logistics, steel, energy, medical research, health care, hospitality, retail, and technology. Columbus is home to the headquarter location of six Fortune 500 companies.
Affordability
The cost of living in Columbus is 10 percent lower than the national average making living and working more affordable for entrepreneurs and local employers.
Business-Friendly
Columbus’ attractive tax climate was ranked one of the top three most business-friendly environments in the U.S. by KPMG and EY.
Diverse & Growing Economy
Due to the flow of VC funding, Columbus is the top U.S. metro for scaling young companies according to a recent report by the Kauffman Foundation.