Side-by-side
Columbus vs Memphis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH80 | Memphis, TN57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 57 |
| Affordability | 91 | 94 |
| Housing | 71 | 68 |
| Jobs | 82 | 31 |
| Safety | 81 | 4 |
| Climate | 88 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $3,530 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,154 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $157,100 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $51,211 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Population | 906.5K | 629.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 228 |