salaryColumbus is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$113
👥 People living there
203,711
718,877
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.9 min
College degree
30.5%
56.5%
Own their home
50.8%
48.8%
Below poverty line
19%
11.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $101,970 | +104% in Denver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $39,650 | +91% in Denver |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $87,980 | +80% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $142,330 | +73% in Denver |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $177,380 | +70% in Denver |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $71,580 | +53% in Denver |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $44,370 | +46% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $99,040 | +45% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Denver cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $71,077 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Denver?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $102,153 in Denver, 39% more in Denver.