salaryColumbus is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$146
👥 People living there
203,711
188,065
Commute to work
20.9 min
20.9 min
College degree
30.5%
50%
Own their home
50.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
19%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $47,530 | +129% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $85,050 | +70% in Tempe |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $63,750 | +34% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $60,320 | +34% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,330 | $78,080 | +32% in Tempe |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $61,170 | +31% in Tempe |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $135,670 | +30% in Tempe |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $46,830 | +30% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,420 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tempe?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $85,917 in Tempe, 27% more in Tempe.