salaryColumbus is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$168
👥 People living there
203,711
511,764
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
30.5%
32.5%
Own their home
50.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
19%
10.3%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $47,530 | +129% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $85,050 | +70% in Mesa |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $63,750 | +34% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $60,320 | +34% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,330 | $78,080 | +32% in Mesa |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $61,170 | +31% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $135,670 | +30% in Mesa |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $46,830 | +30% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,420 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Mesa?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $89,248 in Mesa, 30% more in Mesa.