Side-by-side
Chesapeake vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chesapeake, VA71 | Columbus, GA73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 73 |
| Affordability | 80 | 91 |
| Housing | 77 | 85 |
| Jobs | 53 | 69 |
| Safety | 81 | 58 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 22 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,209 | $3,712 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $939 |
| Median home value | $359,100 | $182,300 |
| Median HH income | $94,189 | $56,622 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Population | 251.2K | 204.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 31° | 92° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 227 |