salaryColumbus is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Columbus to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$173
👥 People living there
562,218
203,711
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
39.2%
30.5%
Own their home
61.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
19%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $20,800 | -45% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $49,990 | -32% in Columbus |
| Civil Engineer | $105,080 | $77,600 | -26% in Columbus |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $47,410 | -26% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $45,070 | -25% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,360 | -19% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $57,110 | $46,780 | -18% in Columbus |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,160 | $28,180 | -18% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $56,075 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Columbus?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $62,632 in Columbus, 18% more in Albuquerque.