Columbus, IN vs West Haven, CT
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
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 2.9). West Haven leads in walk score (48 vs 29). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 51,522 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | N/A |
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
75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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