salaryColumbus is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntington Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,987
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,696
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$130,411
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$1,100,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$6,234
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$108
👥 People living there
203,711
195,240
Commute to work
20.9 min
28.4 min
College degree
30.5%
49%
Own their home
50.8%
55.4%
Below poverty line
19%
7.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Huntington Beach cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Huntington Beach to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $74,395 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntington Beach.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Huntington Beach?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $130,411 in Huntington Beach, 52% more in Huntington Beach.
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