Side-by-side
Columbus vs Austin
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH73 | Austin, TX76 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 76 |
| Affordability | 90 | 86 |
| Housing | 71 | 55 |
| Jobs | 54 | 64 |
| Safety | 71 | 83 |
| Climate | 86 | 92 |
| Amenities | 56 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,760 | $4,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,238 | $1,373 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $512,700 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $91,461 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Population | 906.5K | 967.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 178 | 228 |