salaryColumbus is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$162
👥 People living there
914,802
401,618
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.8 min
College degree
38.2%
45.7%
Own their home
44.1%
50.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $75,710 | -25% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $60,120 | -23% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $52,130 | -22% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $50,540 | -22% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $50,560 | -18% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $52,000 | -18% in Tampa |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $37,470 | -13% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $57,450 | -11% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,407 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tampa?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $81,400 in Tampa, 12% more in Tampa.