Side-by-side
Columbus vs Pittsburgh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH76 | Pittsburgh, PA68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 68 |
| Affordability | 97 | 96 |
| Housing | 80 | 70 |
| Jobs | 58 | 38 |
| Safety | 59 | 53 |
| Climate | 91 | 81 |
| Amenities | 69 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,428 | $3,473 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,071 | $1,054 |
| Median home value | $250,000 | $235,000 |
| Median HH income | $66,000 | $60,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Population | 913K | 303K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 22° | 83° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 178 | 160 |