Side-by-side
Columbus vs Denver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH80 | Denver, CO57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 57 |
| Affordability | 91 | 76 |
| Housing | 71 | 32 |
| Jobs | 82 | 41 |
| Safety | 81 | 35 |
| Climate | 88 | 93 |
| Amenities | 56 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $4,471 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,754 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| Population | 906.5K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 92° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 267 |