salaryColumbus is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Miami to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,983
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$67,365
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$518,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,586
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$133
👥 People living there
914,802
459,745
Commute to work
21.5 min
27.3 min
College degree
38.2%
37.4%
Own their home
44.1%
30.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
19.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $58,300 | -25% in Miami |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $75,710 | +23% in Miami |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $51,570 | -22% in Miami |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $79,840 | -21% in Miami |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $51,580 | -16% in Miami |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $160,320 | +16% in Miami |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 | $83,750 | -15% in Miami |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $39,560 | -15% in Miami |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Miami cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Miami to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $71,744 a year gives the same standard of living in Miami.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Miami?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $67,365 in Miami, 6% more in Columbus.