salaryColumbus is 11% 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
$1,999
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$173
👥 People living there
505,268
203,711
Commute to work
26.5 min
20.9 min
College degree
59.2%
30.5%
Own their home
46.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
19%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $82,330 | -26% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $104,120 | -25% in Columbus |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $36,050 | -22% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | $46,780 | -21% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $80,240 | -20% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $61,360 | -20% in Columbus |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $47,570 | -20% in Columbus |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $47,410 | -19% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $53,547 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Columbus?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $62,632 in Columbus, 47% more in Atlanta.