Columbus, OH vs Greenfield, IN
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
Greenfield
73.7
#686 nationally
Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 30). Greenfield leads in median household income ($69,571 vs $62,889). Columbus leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Greenfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 73.7 (#686) |
| Population | 913,175 | 25,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $289,591 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $69,571 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+33.7 |
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
73.7 Score
Greenfield, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$289,591
Population
25,920
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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