salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$196
👥 People living there
914,802
219,304
Commute to work
21.5 min
28.6 min
College degree
38.2%
67.5%
Own their home
44.1%
65.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
3.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Columbus and Frisco cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $60,998 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Frisco?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $162,004 in Frisco, 56% more in Frisco.