salaryColumbus is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$151
👥 People living there
914,802
3,857,263
Commute to work
21.5 min
30.7 min
College degree
38.2%
38.5%
Own their home
44.1%
36%
Below poverty line
18.1%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $135,560 | +62% in Los Angeles |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $98,050 | +59% in Los Angeles |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $194,410 | +41% in Los Angeles |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $160,920 | +32% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $101,860 | +30% in Los Angeles |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $161,470 | +30% in Los Angeles |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $79,310 | +28% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $122,980 | +27% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $71,374 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 19% more in Los Angeles.