Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 10.8% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 67% (146.9 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $67,688 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Columbus | Denver vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 95.5 | +10.8% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 93.6 | +7.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 87.9 | +67.1% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 95.5 | -8.0% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 98.9 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 96.6 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Columbus | $45,125 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Columbus | $90,251 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Columbus | $135,376 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.