salaryColumbus is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$168
👥 People living there
914,802
511,764
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.2%
32.5%
Own their home
44.1%
64.4%
Below poverty line
18.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $47,530 | +27% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $78,080 | +26% in Mesa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $59,180 | -24% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $100,830 | +20% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $34,920 | +16% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $85,050 | -16% in Mesa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $136,270 | +9% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $60,320 | -9% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,932 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Mesa?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $89,248 in Mesa, 20% more in Mesa.