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, OH80 | Houston, TX59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 59 |
| Affordability | 91 | 90 |
| Housing | 71 | 53 |
| Jobs | 82 | 46 |
| Safety | 81 | 4 |
| Climate | 88 | 98 |
| Amenities | 56 | 69 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $3,993 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,323 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $253,400 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $62,894 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Population | 906.5K | 2.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 93° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 235 |