salaryColumbus is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$157
👥 People living there
203,711
209,978
Commute to work
20.9 min
35.6 min
College degree
30.5%
35.7%
Own their home
50.8%
46.2%
Below poverty line
19%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $72,515 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $90,108 in Yonkers, 30% more in Yonkers.