Columbus, IN vs Fort Pierce, FL
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
Fort Pierce
69.2
#1240 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 10.0). Columbus leads in median household income ($75,114 vs $45,121). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Fort Pierce, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 69.2 (#1240) |
| Population | 51,522 | 49,374 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $277,496 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $45,121 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | R+9.1 |
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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D+
69.2 Score
Fort Pierce, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,496
Population
49,374
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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