Columbus, IN vs Durant, OK
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.
Columbus
81.7
#37 nationally
Durant
73.7
#684 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 7.4). Columbus leads in median household income ($75,114 vs $44,593). Durant leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 18.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Durant, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 73.7 (#684) |
| Population | 51,522 | 20,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $226,720 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $44,593 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | R+58.6 |
Data coverage note: Durant is missing data for 1 metric that Columbus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C
73.7 Score
Durant, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,720
Population
20,296
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$44,593
Southwest
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