salaryColumbus is 5% 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
$1,901
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$123
👥 People living there
487,887
914,802
Commute to work
22.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
42.7%
38.2%
Own their home
60.9%
44.1%
Below poverty line
9%
18.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $137,810 | +30% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $78,150 | +28% in Columbus |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $37,490 | -19% in Columbus |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $96,880 | -18% in Columbus |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $107,230 | -17% in Columbus |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $66,480 | +16% in Columbus |
| Cashier | $35,740 | $30,140 | -16% in Columbus |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $102,590 | -15% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $56,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Columbus?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $71,269 in Columbus, 28% more in Colorado Springs.
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