salaryColumbus is 29% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$127
👥 People living there
203,711
439,418
Commute to work
20.9 min
29.8 min
College degree
30.5%
48.7%
Own their home
50.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
19%
13.4%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $132,000 | +164% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $113,700 | +133% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $82,500 | $186,610 | +126% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $212,500 | +104% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $89,200 | +98% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $38,860 | +87% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $92,830 | +83% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $146,760 | +83% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $77,683 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Oakland?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $109,576 in Oakland, 43% more in Oakland.