Columbus, OH vs El Paso, 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
76.5
#341 nationally
El Paso
79
#145 nationally
Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $50,246). Columbus leads in school rating (6.8 vs 5.5). El Paso leads in cost of living index (85 vs 93).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | El Paso, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 79 (#145) |
| Population | 913,175 | 682,669 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $237,796 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $50,246 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Low |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+15.1 |
C
76.5 Score
Columbus, OH
Ohio's capital city on the rise
Median Home
$248,686
Population
913,175
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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C+
79 Score
El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
Schools
C+
Southwest
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