Baldwin Park, CA vs Columbus, IN
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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Columbus
81.7
#37 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 11.1). Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 29). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Columbus, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 81.7 (#37) |
| Population | 68,806 | 51,522 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $281,533 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $75,114 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.3 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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B-
81.7 Score
Columbus, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$281,533
Population
51,522
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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