salaryColumbus is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$143
👥 People living there
914,802
310,178
Commute to work
21.5 min
32.6 min
College degree
38.2%
19.7%
Own their home
44.1%
24.4%
Below poverty line
18.1%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $106,420 | +72% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $157,000 | +53% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $208,880 | +52% in Newark |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $119,720 | +43% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $166,830 | +36% in Newark |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $163,340 | +31% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $100,520 | +31% in Newark |
| Accountant | $81,700 | $105,650 | +29% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Newark cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $70,743 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Newark?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $56,147 in Newark, 27% more in Columbus.