Columbia, MO vs Greenwood, 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.
Columbia
72.5
#873 nationally
Greenwood
74.8
#544 nationally
Greenwood leads in crime level (3.0 vs 9.5). Columbia leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 26 min). Greenwood leads in median household income ($75,398 vs $60,455).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, MO | Greenwood, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#873) | 74.8 (#544) |
| Population | 129,330 | 66,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,680 | $331,653 |
| Median Household Income | $60,455 | $75,398 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | R+34.3 |
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72.5 Score
Columbia, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$327,680
Population
129,330
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Greenwood, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$331,653
Population
66,296
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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