Augusta, GA vs Columbus, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Columbus
76.5
#341 nationally
Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 41). Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Columbus, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 76.5 (#341) |
| Population | 205,414 | 913,175 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $248,686 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $62,889 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+28.4 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
76.5 Score
Columbus, OH
Ohio's capital city on the rise
Median Home
$248,686
Population
913,175
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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