Side-by-side
Huntsville vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Huntsville, AL70 | Columbus, GA73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 70 | 73 |
| Affordability | 89 | 91 |
| Housing | 77 | 85 |
| Jobs | 69 | 69 |
| Safety | 49 | 58 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,809 | $3,712 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,136 | $939 |
| Median home value | $263,100 | $182,300 |
| Median HH income | $70,778 | $56,622 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Population | 218.8K | 204.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 32° | 92° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 218 | 227 |