salaryColumbus is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$182
👥 People living there
914,802
243,821
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.6 min
College degree
38.2%
61.9%
Own their home
44.1%
67%
Below poverty line
18.1%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.1%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $47,530 | +27% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $78,080 | +26% in Scottsdale |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $59,180 | -24% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $100,830 | +20% in Scottsdale |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $34,920 | +16% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $85,050 | -16% in Scottsdale |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $136,270 | +9% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $60,320 | -9% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,932 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 40% more in Scottsdale.