Columbus, IN vs Hammond, LA
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
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 15.1). Columbus leads in median household income ($75,114 vs $42,049). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Hammond, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 70.7 (#1072) |
| Population | 51,522 | 22,527 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $225,024 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $42,049 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | R+37.4 |
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-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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