Side-by-side
Columbus vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH80 | Washington, DC52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 52 |
| Affordability | 91 | 59 |
| Housing | 71 | 37 |
| Jobs | 82 | 3 |
| Safety | 81 | 51 |
| Climate | 88 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $4,832 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| Population | 906.5K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 214 |