Columbus, OH vs Mint Hill, NC
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
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in median household income ($92,102 vs $62,889). Columbus leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Mint Hill, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 68.7 (#1295) |
| Population | 913,175 | 27,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $516,660 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $92,102 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 10 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+32.9 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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