Side-by-side
Omaha vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Omaha, NE78 | Columbus, OH81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 78 | 81 |
| Affordability | 91 | 89 |
| Housing | 86 | 69 |
| Jobs | 90 | 84 |
| Safety | 61 | 81 |
| Climate | 84 | 94 |
| Amenities | 44 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,683 | $3,854 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,148 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $230,100 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $72,708 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Population | 488.2K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 14° | 85° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 229 | 189 |