salaryColumbus is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jersey City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$127
👥 People living there
914,802
294,078
Commute to work
21.5 min
36.8 min
College degree
38.2%
54.8%
Own their home
44.1%
27.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $106,420 | +72% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $157,000 | +53% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $208,880 | +52% in Jersey City |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $119,720 | +43% in Jersey City |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $166,830 | +36% in Jersey City |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $163,340 | +31% in Jersey City |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $100,520 | +31% in Jersey City |
| Accountant | $81,700 | $105,650 | +29% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $70,743 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $105,380 in Jersey City, 32% more in Jersey City.