salaryColumbus is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$191
👥 People living there
203,711
252,833
Commute to work
20.9 min
27.7 min
College degree
30.5%
24.3%
Own their home
50.8%
57.2%
Below poverty line
19%
15.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,647 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Glendale?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $79,302 in Glendale, 21% more in Glendale.