Columbus, OH vs Hazleton, PA
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
Hazleton
76.8
#312 nationally
Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $39,362). Hazleton leads in walk score (64 vs 41). Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 93).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Hazleton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 76.8 (#312) |
| Population | 913,175 | 30,037 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $224,239 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $39,362 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+19.2 |
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
76.8 Score
Hazleton, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,239
Population
30,037
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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