Columbus, NE vs Maple Grove, MN
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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Columbus leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $65,341). Columbus leads in average commute (12.4 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, NE | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.8 (#35) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 24,464 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,170 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $65,341 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 12.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.3 | D+42.6 |
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
75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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