salaryColumbus is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jersey City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$127
👥 People living there
203,711
294,078
Commute to work
20.9 min
36.8 min
College degree
30.5%
54.8%
Own their home
50.8%
27.9%
Below poverty line
19%
15.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $47,610 | +129% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $106,420 | +118% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $105,540 | +111% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $208,880 | +101% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $157,000 | +91% in Jersey City |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $77,990 | +67% in Jersey City |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $78,610 | +66% in Jersey City |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $74,300 | +65% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $75,634 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $105,380 in Jersey City, 41% more in Jersey City.