Side-by-side
Columbus vs Madison
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Madison, WI73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 73 |
| Affordability | 89 | 86 |
| Housing | 69 | 54 |
| Jobs | 84 | 84 |
| Safety | 81 | 83 |
| Climate | 94 | 65 |
| Amenities | 56 | 50 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $3,982 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,482 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $346,900 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $76,983 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| Population | 906.5K | 275.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 82° / 11° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 198 |