salaryColumbus is 10% 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
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$123
👥 People living there
394,432
914,802
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
33.6%
38.2%
Own their home
62.4%
44.1%
Below poverty line
11.9%
18.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $61,780 | -30% in Columbus |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $102,590 | -28% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $137,810 | -22% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $77,010 | -22% in Columbus |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $30,140 | -20% in Columbus |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,810 | $61,910 | -18% in Columbus |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $81,700 | -18% in Columbus |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $36,590 | -18% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,150 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 $71,269 in Columbus, 34% more in Aurora.