salaryColumbus is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$164
👥 People living there
203,711
319,758
Commute to work
20.9 min
26.2 min
College degree
30.5%
42.5%
Own their home
50.8%
39.5%
Below poverty line
19%
14.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $35,410 | +70% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $136,970 | +32% in Orlando |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $100,740 | +30% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $63,010 | +26% in Orlando |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $37,970 | +25% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $100,440 | +22% in Orlando |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $43,800 | +21% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $55,380 | +17% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $68,145 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Orlando?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $78,014 in Orlando, 20% more in Orlando.