salaryBirmingham 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
$1,291
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$123
👥 People living there
198,173
914,802
Commute to work
20.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
31.1%
38.2%
Own their home
45.5%
44.1%
Below poverty line
24.7%
18.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $100,890 | +67% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $96,880 | +57% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $37,490 | +35% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $64,440 | +32% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $66,480 | +32% in Columbus |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $137,550 | +30% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $78,150 | +25% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $77,010 | +24% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $62,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Columbus?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $71,269 in Columbus, 30% more in Columbus.