salaryColumbus is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$164
👥 People living there
914,802
319,758
Commute to work
21.5 min
26.2 min
College degree
38.2%
42.5%
Own their home
44.1%
39.5%
Below poverty line
18.1%
14.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $63,010 | -38% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $45,520 | -26% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $49,750 | -25% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $60,190 | -23% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $50,820 | -21% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $51,460 | -20% in Orlando |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $50,250 | -19% in Orlando |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $40,530 | -13% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,739 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Orlando?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $78,014 in Orlando, 9% more in Orlando.