salaryColumbus is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$141
👥 People living there
203,711
229,359
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
30.5%
45.6%
Own their home
50.8%
43.5%
Below poverty line
19%
18.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $38,470 | +85% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $144,910 | +39% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $108,670 | +32% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $104,250 | +30% in Richmond |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $61,480 | +30% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,130 | +26% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $62,720 | +25% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $60,790 | +25% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,753 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Richmond?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $69,657 in Richmond, 10% more in Richmond.