Side-by-side
Madison vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI68 | Columbus, OH73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 73 |
| Affordability | 86 | 90 |
| Housing | 58 | 71 |
| Jobs | 66 | 54 |
| Safety | 64 | 71 |
| Climate | 75 | 86 |
| Amenities | 50 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,987 | $3,760 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,408 | $1,238 |
| Median home value | $346,900 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $76,983 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Population | 275.6K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 10° | 86° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 178 |