Side-by-side
Columbus vs Houston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Houston, TX57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 57 |
| Affordability | 89 | 89 |
| Housing | 69 | 50 |
| Jobs | 84 | 36 |
| Safety | 81 | 4 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $4,046 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 906.5K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 92° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 235 |