salaryColumbus is 27% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$113
👥 People living there
203,711
311,690
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
30.5%
70.6%
Own their home
50.8%
44.5%
Below poverty line
19%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $121,980 | +144% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $98,050 | +101% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $194,410 | +87% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $35,850 | +72% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $75,740 | +68% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $101,860 | +66% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $135,560 | +64% in Irvine |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $73,830 | +58% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $76,308 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Irvine?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $147,451 in Irvine, 58% more in Irvine.