Side-by-side
Austin vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | Columbus, OH73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 73 |
| Affordability | 86 | 90 |
| Housing | 55 | 71 |
| Jobs | 64 | 54 |
| Safety | 83 | 71 |
| Climate | 92 | 86 |
| Amenities | 64 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,154 | $3,760 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,373 | $1,238 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Population | 967.9K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 86° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 178 |