salaryColumbus is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$194
👥 People living there
203,711
246,844
Commute to work
20.9 min
29.7 min
College degree
30.5%
25.4%
Own their home
50.8%
61.6%
Below poverty line
19%
13%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Garland cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,215 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Garland?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $82,311 in Garland, 24% more in Garland.