salaryColumbus is 20% 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
$2,808
$1,314
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,116
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$62,632
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$193,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
89.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$1,660
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$173
👥 People living there
276,375
203,711
Commute to work
28.6 min
20.9 min
College degree
33.2%
30.5%
Own their home
59.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
8.7%
19%
Unemployment
8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $49,990 | -55% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $20,800 | -42% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $104,120 | -42% in Columbus |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $82,500 | -41% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $45,070 | -38% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $46,780 | -38% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $61,360 | -37% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $80,240 | -35% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $47,885 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Columbus?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $62,632 in Columbus, 86% more in Chula Vista.