Columbus, NE vs Fate, 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
81.8
#35 nationally
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Columbus leads in average commute (12.4 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $65,341). Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, NE | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.8 (#35) | 73.8 (#671) |
| Population | 24,464 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,170 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $65,341 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 12.4 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.3 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Columbus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
81.8 Score
Columbus, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,170
Population
24,464
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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