salaryColumbus is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$113
👥 People living there
914,802
718,877
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.9 min
College degree
38.2%
56.5%
Own their home
44.1%
48.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $87,980 | +42% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $142,330 | +39% in Denver |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $177,380 | +29% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $99,040 | +29% in Denver |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $37,620 | +25% in Denver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $75,810 | +22% in Denver |
| Accountant | $81,700 | $100,020 | +22% in Denver |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,590 | $44,370 | +21% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Denver cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $66,481 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Denver?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $102,153 in Denver, 30% more in Denver.