Side-by-side
Columbus vs Kansas City
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH80 | Kansas City, MO68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 68 |
| Affordability | 91 | 87 |
| Housing | 71 | 80 |
| Jobs | 82 | 77 |
| Safety | 81 | 16 |
| Climate | 88 | 96 |
| Amenities | 56 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $3,885 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,197 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $227,000 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $67,449 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Population | 906.5K | 508.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 90° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 230 |