salaryColumbus is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$96
👥 People living there
203,711
681,294
Commute to work
20.9 min
30 min
College degree
30.5%
64.2%
Own their home
50.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
19%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $46,040 | +121% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $156,460 | +90% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $195,190 | +87% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $84,000 | +68% in Washington |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $71,920 | +54% in Washington |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $71,860 | +52% in Washington |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $75,930 | +50% in Washington |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $119,170 | +49% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Washington cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $73,162 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Washington?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $118,495 in Washington, 47% more in Washington.