Salary Breakdown for Columbus
The median individual income in Columbus is $34,878 per year, which works out to approximately $2,907/month or $16.77/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $58,236.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Columbus's cost of living index is 92 (national average = 100). The median salary of $34,878 in Columbus has the purchasing power of approximately $37,911 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes significantly further in Columbus than in most major cities.
Top Employers in Columbus
- Ohio State University
- Nationwide
- JPMorgan Chase
Major Industries in Columbus
- Education
- Insurance
- Technology
How Columbus Compares to Ohio
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Cost of Living in Columbus
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Columbus page.
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