salaryColumbus is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$152
👥 People living there
914,802
228,295
Commute to work
21.5 min
30.3 min
College degree
38.2%
63.9%
Own their home
44.1%
60.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
5.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $186,610 | +122% in Fremont |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $113,700 | +84% in Fremont |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $219,080 | +76% in Fremont |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $123,250 | +60% in Fremont |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $212,500 | +54% in Fremont |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $186,640 | +53% in Fremont |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $94,310 | +52% in Fremont |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $146,760 | +51% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $72,660 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fremont?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $195,754 in Fremont, 64% more in Fremont.