salaryColumbus is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$149
👥 People living there
203,711
207,055
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
30.5%
35.2%
Own their home
50.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
19%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $36,840 | +77% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $82,260 | +74% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $73,010 | +62% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $80,210 | +60% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $73,800 | +58% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $75,510 | +49% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $44,250 | +45% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $66,310 | +36% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $68,888 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Worcester?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $75,605 in Worcester, 17% more in Worcester.