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Cost & Benefits

Columbus vs Houston

Simple answer

You'd likely save $66 a month in Columbus.

Typical rent is $1,361 in Houston and $1,295 in Columbus. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Columbus

Ohio

Typical rent
$1,295
Typical pay
$66,082 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,602
Price index
95.5 (metro)

Houston

Texas

Typical rent
$1,361
Typical pay
$64,813 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,497
Price index
98.6 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.