salaryBrownsville 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
$1,204
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$123
👥 People living there
189,177
914,802
Commute to work
21.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
24.5%
38.2%
Own their home
61.7%
44.1%
Below poverty line
23.7%
18.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville 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 | Brownsville | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $66,480 | +87% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $37,490 | +78% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $100,890 | +78% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $77,010 | +63% in Columbus |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $64,700 | +40% in Columbus |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $102,590 | +36% in Columbus |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $63,260 | +35% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $64,440 | +35% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $66,626 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Columbus?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $71,269 in Columbus, 21% more in Columbus.