salaryColumbus is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$157
👥 People living there
914,802
2,328,253
Commute to work
21.5 min
27.2 min
College degree
38.2%
36.6%
Own their home
44.1%
42.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
19.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Houston for lower rent.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $22,080 | -41% in Houston |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $74,570 | -26% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $49,670 | -25% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $99,830 | +19% in Houston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $64,500 | -17% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $119,600 | +17% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $157,980 | +15% in Houston |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $40,380 | -13% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Houston cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,986 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Houston?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $69,901 in Houston, 2% more in Columbus.