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, OH81 | San Jose, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 58 |
| Affordability | 89 | 34 |
| Housing | 69 | 16 |
| Jobs | 84 | 66 |
| Safety | 81 | 65 |
| Climate | 94 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $5,905 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Population | 906.5K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 83° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 299 |