salaryColumbus is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$113
👥 People living there
914,802
311,690
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.2%
70.6%
Own their home
44.1%
44.5%
Below poverty line
18.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $135,560 | +62% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $98,050 | +59% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $194,410 | +41% in Irvine |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $160,920 | +32% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $101,860 | +30% in Irvine |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $161,470 | +30% in Irvine |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $79,310 | +28% in Irvine |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $122,980 | +27% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $71,374 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Irvine?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $147,451 in Irvine, 52% more in Irvine.