salaryColumbus is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,611
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$146
👥 People living there
914,802
188,065
Commute to work
21.5 min
20.9 min
College degree
38.2%
50%
Own their home
44.1%
42.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $47,530 | +27% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $78,080 | +26% in Tempe |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $59,180 | -24% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $100,830 | +20% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $30,140 | $34,920 | +16% in Tempe |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $85,050 | -16% in Tempe |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $136,270 | +9% in Tempe |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $60,320 | -9% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,932 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Tempe?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $85,917 in Tempe, 17% more in Tempe.