Columbus, MS vs Watauga, TX
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
78.7
#163 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $38,954). Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.5). Columbus leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, MS | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.7 (#163) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 23,035 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $181,953 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $38,954 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+5.1 |
C+
78.7 Score
Columbus, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$181,953
Population
23,035
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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