Columbus, OH vs Stephenville, 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
Stephenville
73.8
#680 nationally
Stephenville leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 23.1 min). Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $48,088). Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Stephenville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 73.8 (#680) |
| Population | 913,175 | 21,946 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $324,964 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $48,088 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+68.0 |
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
73.8 Score
Stephenville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,964
Population
21,946
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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