salaryColumbus is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$189
👥 People living there
914,802
977,670
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.2%
33.2%
Own their home
44.1%
57.6%
Below poverty line
18.1%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $50,540 | -24% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $78,810 | -22% in Jacksonville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $61,080 | -22% in Jacksonville |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $37,760 | -12% in Jacksonville |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $58,280 | -10% in Jacksonville |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $55,630 | -10% in Jacksonville |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $58,590 | -9% in Jacksonville |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $42,840 | -8% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,523 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 5% more in Jacksonville.