salaryColumbus is 8% 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
$2,070
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,967
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$116,580
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$507,800
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,258
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$177
$123
👥 People living there
280,136
914,802
Commute to work
23.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
47.7%
38.2%
Own their home
65%
44.1%
Below poverty line
7.9%
18.1%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chandler for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chandler | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $78,150 | +32% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $37,490 | -21% in Columbus |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $61,910 | -21% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $100,890 | +19% in Columbus |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $83,900 | -17% in Columbus |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $30,140 | -14% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $66,480 | +10% in Columbus |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $99,010 | +10% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chandler or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,070 in Chandler.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Chandler?
About $55,443 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Chandler or Columbus?
The typical household earns $116,580 in Chandler and $71,269 in Columbus, 64% more in Chandler.