salaryColumbus is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$142
👥 People living there
914,802
185,913
Commute to work
21.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
38.2%
24.1%
Own their home
44.1%
41.9%
Below poverty line
18.1%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $27,110 | -28% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $103,940 | +24% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $77,750 | -23% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $75,920 | +23% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $65,040 | -17% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $144,060 | +16% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $39,560 | -15% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $109,210 | +13% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,983 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Paradise?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $63,836 in Paradise, 12% more in Columbus.