salaryColumbus is 3% 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
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$123
👥 People living there
252,583
914,802
Commute to work
25.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
36.9%
38.2%
Own their home
74.4%
44.1%
Below poverty line
9.4%
18.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $100,890 | +69% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $66,480 | +29% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $78,150 | +23% in Columbus |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $61,720 | +22% in Columbus |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $46,350 | +21% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $77,010 | +11% in Columbus |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $42,970 | +10% in Columbus |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,820 | $33,780 | +10% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $58,486 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 $71,269 in Columbus, 44% more in Chesapeake.