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
$1,648
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$123
👥 People living there
397,742
914,802
Commute to work
26.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
32.6%
38.2%
Own their home
54.3%
44.1%
Below poverty line
12.9%
18.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $37,490 | +55% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $66,480 | +36% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $78,150 | +20% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $137,810 | -18% in Columbus |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,900 | -17% in Columbus |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $107,230 | -12% in Columbus |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $42,970 | +12% in Columbus |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $64,700 | +10% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,564 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Columbus?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $71,269 in Columbus, 14% more in Arlington.