Side-by-side
Columbus vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH81 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 58 |
| Affordability | 89 | 79 |
| Housing | 69 | 42 |
| Jobs | 84 | 24 |
| Safety | 81 | 45 |
| Climate | 94 | 72 |
| Amenities | 56 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Population | 906.5K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 317 |