Columbus, OH vs Spring Valley, NY
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
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Columbus leads in cost of living index (93 vs 126). Spring Valley leads in walk score (51 vs 41). Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $50,749).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 913,175 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.2 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+11.8 |
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-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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