salaryColumbus is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$141
👥 People living there
914,802
229,359
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
38.2%
45.6%
Own their home
44.1%
43.5%
Below poverty line
18.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Richmond for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $62,720 | -38% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $51,870 | -22% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $61,290 | -22% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $93,580 | +12% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $59,130 | -8% in Richmond |
| Pharmacist | $133,960 | $144,940 | +8% in Richmond |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $132,120 | +8% in Richmond |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $42,660 | -8% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,501 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Richmond?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $69,657 in Richmond, 2% more in Columbus.