Side-by-side
Columbus vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH80 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 57 |
| Affordability | 91 | 24 |
| Housing | 71 | 19 |
| Jobs | 82 | 71 |
| Safety | 81 | 65 |
| Climate | 88 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Population | 906.5K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 299 |