Side-by-side
Columbus vs Minneapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Minneapolis, MN52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 52 |
| Affordability | 89 | 80 |
| Housing | 69 | 60 |
| Jobs | 84 | 42 |
| Safety | 81 | 11 |
| Climate | 94 | 60 |
| Amenities | 56 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $4,188 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,405 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $345,600 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Population | 906.5K | 426.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 83° / 8° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 209 |