Side-by-side
Columbus vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Philadelphia, PA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 53 |
| Affordability | 89 | 75 |
| Housing | 69 | 45 |
| Jobs | 84 | 55 |
| Safety | 81 | 4 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $4,304 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,520 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Population | 906.5K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 87° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 211 |