salaryColumbus is 7% 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
$1,611
2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,481
Families earn per year
$84,235
$71,269
Buying a house
$373,500
$252,900
Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
95.5
Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,341
Electric bill per month
$196
$123
People living there
215,536
914,802
Commute to work
29.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
26.9%
38.2%
Own their home
77.2%
44.1%
Below poverty line
10.7%
18.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $66,480 | +35% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $100,890 | +32% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $78,150 | +29% in Columbus |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $61,720 | +26% in Columbus |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $63,260 | +22% in Columbus |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $46,350 | +21% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $77,010 | +18% in Columbus |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $99,010 | +16% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $55,967 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 $71,269 in Columbus, 18% more in Cape Coral.