salaryColumbus is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$160
👥 People living there
203,711
1,307,930
Commute to work
20.9 min
25.7 min
College degree
30.5%
38.2%
Own their home
50.8%
42.4%
Below poverty line
19%
16.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Dallas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $92,910 | +86% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $168,510 | +62% in Dallas |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $111,010 | +35% in Dallas |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $64,900 | +33% in Dallas |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $61,250 | +29% in Dallas |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,560 | +27% in Dallas |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $101,870 | +27% in Dallas |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $59,530 | +25% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,269 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Dallas?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $76,054 in Dallas, 18% more in Dallas.