salaryColumbus is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$162
👥 People living there
203,711
401,618
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.8 min
College degree
30.5%
45.7%
Own their home
50.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
19%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $37,070 | +78% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $75,710 | +51% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $100,570 | +30% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $103,670 | +26% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $44,480 | +23% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $127,490 | +22% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $59,660 | +22% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $37,010 | +21% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,790 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tampa?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $81,400 in Tampa, 23% more in Tampa.