Side-by-side
Cary vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cary, NC84 | Columbus, OH81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 84 | 81 |
| Affordability | 81 | 89 |
| Housing | 78 | 69 |
| Jobs | 90 | 84 |
| Safety | 97 | 81 |
| Climate | 100 | 94 |
| Amenities | 45 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,229 | $3,854 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Population | 176.7K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 85° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 189 |