Side-by-side
Columbus vs Long Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Long Beach, CA48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 48 |
| Affordability | 89 | 46 |
| Housing | 69 | 4 |
| Jobs | 84 | 22 |
| Safety | 81 | 41 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 91 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $5,312 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $762,200 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $83,969 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 906.5K | 458.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 82° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 240 |