Side-by-side
Columbus vs Sioux Falls
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, GA73 | Sioux Falls, SD69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 69 |
| Affordability | 91 | 94 |
| Housing | 85 | 84 |
| Jobs | 69 | 79 |
| Safety | 58 | 53 |
| Climate | 100 | 64 |
| Amenities | 17 | 20 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,712 | $3,503 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $939 | $986 |
| Median home value | $182,300 | $271,400 |
| Median HH income | $56,622 | $74,714 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 2.0% |
| Population | 204.4K | 197.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 37° | 84° / 7° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 223 |