salaryColumbus is 16% 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
$2,566
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$123
👥 People living there
344,521
914,802
Commute to work
27.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
29.7%
38.2%
Own their home
46.2%
44.1%
Below poverty line
12.4%
18.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $83,900 | -38% in Columbus |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $61,780 | -37% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $137,810 | -29% in Columbus |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $122,340 | -24% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $78,150 | -23% in Columbus |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $124,580 | -23% in Columbus |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $61,910 | -22% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $96,880 | -21% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $50,439 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Columbus?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $71,269 in Columbus, 44% more in Anaheim.