salaryColumbus is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$169
👥 People living there
914,802
226,165
Commute to work
21.5 min
29 min
College degree
38.2%
22.1%
Own their home
44.1%
46.6%
Below poverty line
18.1%
17%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Hialeah for less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,993 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $59,958 in Hialeah, 19% more in Columbus.