Side-by-side
Columbus vs New York
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | New York, NY44 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 44 |
| Affordability | 89 | 35 |
| Housing | 69 | 3 |
| Jobs | 84 | 43 |
| Safety | 81 | 47 |
| Climate | 94 | 99 |
| Amenities | 56 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $5,531 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $2,655 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $751,700 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $79,713 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 906.5K | 8.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 84° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 204 |