Bartow, FL vs Columbia Heights, MN
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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Columbia Heights
74.9
#527 nationally
Columbia Heights leads in walk score (53 vs 26). Columbia Heights leads in crime level (8.8 vs 13.5). Columbia Heights leads in median household income ($70,470 vs $60,974).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Columbia Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 74.9 (#527) |
| Population | 20,584 | 22,278 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $303,089 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $70,470 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+4.4 |
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70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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74.9 Score
Columbia Heights, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,089
Population
22,278
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
Midwest
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