salaryColumbus is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$191
👥 People living there
914,802
252,833
Commute to work
21.5 min
27.7 min
College degree
38.2%
24.3%
Own their home
44.1%
57.2%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,273 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Glendale?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $79,302 in Glendale, 10% more in Glendale.