salaryColumbus is 4% 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
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$123
👥 People living there
179,898
914,802
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.5 min
College degree
38.5%
38.2%
Own their home
66.4%
44.1%
Below poverty line
9.5%
18.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,305 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 $71,269 in Columbus, 42% more in Aurora.