salaryColumbus is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$109
👥 People living there
203,711
754,195
Commute to work
20.9 min
26 min
College degree
30.5%
68.4%
Own their home
50.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
19%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $57,280 | +175% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $115,120 | +130% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $101,090 | +107% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $95,230 | +101% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $101,780 | +101% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $146,030 | +77% in Seattle |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $80,100 | +71% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $61,500 | +71% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $74,673 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Seattle?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $133,583 in Seattle, 53% more in Seattle.