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Cost & Benefits

Columbus vs San Jose

Simple answer

You'd likely save $1,374 a month in Columbus.

Typical rent is $2,669 in San Jose 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)

San Jose

California

Typical rent
$2,669
Typical pay
$146,427 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$3,272
Price index
110.4 (metro)

Benefits after a move

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