Side-by-side
Colorado Springs vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Colorado Springs, CO58 | Columbus, OH81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 81 |
| Affordability | 82 | 89 |
| Housing | 53 | 69 |
| Jobs | 47 | 84 |
| Safety | 32 | 81 |
| Climate | 85 | 94 |
| Amenities | 45 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,171 | $3,854 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,464 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $420,700 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $83,198 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Population | 483.1K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 18° | 85° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 273 | 189 |