salaryColumbus is 9% 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
$1,849
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$173
👥 People living there
252,583
203,711
Commute to work
25.8 min
20.9 min
College degree
36.9%
30.5%
Own their home
74.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
19%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $20,800 | -47% in Columbus |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $47,410 | -23% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $104,120 | -22% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $46,780 | -21% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $80,240 | -19% in Columbus |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $50,730 | -19% in Columbus |
| Civil Engineer | $94,680 | $77,600 | -18% in Columbus |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $82,330 | -18% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $54,704 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Columbus?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $62,632 in Columbus, 64% more in Chesapeake.