salaryColumbus is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Providence to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,964
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,603
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$73,466
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
101.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,418
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$126
👥 People living there
203,711
191,767
Commute to work
20.9 min
25 min
College degree
30.5%
34.6%
Own their home
50.8%
41.4%
Below poverty line
19%
20.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Providence for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Providence | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $35,750 | +72% in Providence |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $79,820 | +68% in Providence |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $76,850 | +54% in Providence |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $73,980 | +46% in Providence |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $67,380 | +44% in Providence |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,360 | $86,720 | +41% in Providence |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $61,910 | +37% in Providence |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $66,150 | +36% in Providence |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Providence cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,964 in Providence.
What salary do I need in Providence to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $68,384 a year gives the same standard of living in Providence.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Providence?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $73,466 in Providence, 15% more in Providence.