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, OH80 | Phoenix, AZ62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 62 |
| Affordability | 91 | 84 |
| Housing | 71 | 44 |
| Jobs | 82 | 37 |
| Safety | 81 | 45 |
| Climate | 88 | 72 |
| Amenities | 56 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $4,171 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| Population | 906.5K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 317 |