salaryColumbus is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$189
👥 People living there
203,711
977,670
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
30.5%
33.2%
Own their home
50.8%
57.6%
Below poverty line
19%
14.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $36,630 | +76% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $78,810 | +58% in Jacksonville |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $102,280 | +32% in Jacksonville |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $58,590 | +25% in Jacksonville |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $58,920 | +24% in Jacksonville |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $127,920 | +23% in Jacksonville |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $100,870 | +23% in Jacksonville |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,180 | $34,360 | +22% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $66,846 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 17% more in Jacksonville.