salaryColumbus is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$196
👥 People living there
203,711
219,304
Commute to work
20.9 min
28.6 min
College degree
30.5%
67.5%
Own their home
50.8%
65.9%
Below poverty line
19%
3.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,215 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Frisco?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $162,004 in Frisco, 61% more in Frisco.