salaryColumbus is 13% 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
$2,339
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$173
👥 People living there
215,536
203,711
Commute to work
29.9 min
20.9 min
College degree
26.9%
30.5%
Own their home
77.2%
50.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
19%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $20,800 | -43% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $49,990 | -35% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $46,780 | -20% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $104,120 | -20% in Columbus |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $48,770 | -19% in Columbus |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,650 | $28,180 | -19% in Columbus |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,240 | $30,470 | -18% in Columbus |
| Medical Assistant | $42,860 | $36,050 | -16% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $52,348 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Columbus?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $62,632 in Columbus, 34% more in Cape Coral.