salaryColumbus is 3% 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
$1,711
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$123
👥 People living there
237,242
914,802
Commute to work
18.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
47.5%
38.2%
Own their home
63.2%
44.1%
Below poverty line
10.6%
18.1%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $107,230 | +32% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $66,480 | +31% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $78,150 | +28% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $137,810 | +26% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $77,010 | +23% in Columbus |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $102,590 | +23% in Columbus |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $61,780 | -19% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $84,940 | $100,890 | +19% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $58,218 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Columbus?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $71,269 in Columbus, 27% more in Boise City.