Champlin, MN 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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
Columbus
76.5
#341 nationally
Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 20). Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $62,889). Columbus leads in cost of living index (93 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | Columbus, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 76.5 (#341) |
| Population | 22,856 | 913,175 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $248,686 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $62,889 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+28.4 |
C
76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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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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