salaryColumbus is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$131
👥 People living there
914,802
1,389,526
Commute to work
21.5 min
23.5 min
College degree
38.2%
51%
Own their home
44.1%
47.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
11%
Unemployment
5.1%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $139,520 | +66% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $163,270 | +33% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $163,860 | +32% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $178,220 | +29% in San Diego |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $79,720 | +29% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $123,790 | +28% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,590 | $46,440 | +27% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $97,000 | +24% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $70,318 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or San Diego?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $116,561 in San Diego, 39% more in San Diego.