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, OH81 | Austin, TX75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 75 |
| Affordability | 89 | 94 |
| Housing | 69 | 58 |
| Jobs | 84 | 76 |
| Safety | 81 | 58 |
| Climate | 94 | 92 |
| Amenities | 56 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $3,505 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $891 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $512,700 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $91,461 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Population | 906.5K | 967.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 96° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 244 |