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
$1,887
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$173
👥 People living there
179,898
203,711
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.9 min
College degree
38.5%
30.5%
Own their home
66.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
19%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,600 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Columbus?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $62,632 in Columbus, 61% more in Aurora.