salaryColumbus is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$142
👥 People living there
203,711
185,913
Commute to work
20.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
30.5%
24.1%
Own their home
50.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
19%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $77,750 | +56% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $150,510 | +45% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $70,890 | +40% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $62,380 | +38% in Paradise |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $106,110 | +37% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $109,210 | +36% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $27,110 | +30% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,970 | $45,350 | +30% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,337 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Paradise?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $63,836 in Paradise, 2% more in Paradise.