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
$2,087
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$173
👥 People living there
394,432
203,711
Commute to work
28.6 min
20.9 min
College degree
33.6%
30.5%
Own their home
62.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
19%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $49,990 | -51% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $20,800 | -48% in Columbus |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $48,770 | -45% in Columbus |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $82,330 | -42% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $104,120 | -41% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $46,780 | -35% in Columbus |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $30,470 | -31% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $68,080 | -31% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $50,649 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Columbus?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $62,632 in Columbus, 52% more in Aurora.