salaryColumbus is 15% 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
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$123
👥 People living there
276,375
914,802
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
33.2%
38.2%
Own their home
59.8%
44.1%
Below poverty line
8.7%
18.1%
Unemployment
8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $83,900 | -40% in Columbus |
| Software Developer | $163,270 | $122,340 | -25% in Columbus |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $124,580 | -24% in Columbus |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $137,810 | -23% in Columbus |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,720 | $61,910 | -22% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,790 | $96,880 | -22% in Columbus |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $36,590 | -21% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $78,150 | -19% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $51,196 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 $71,269 in Columbus, 63% more in Chula Vista.