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