American Fork, UT vs Columbus, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Columbus
81.7
#37 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 3.3). Columbus leads in cost of living index (96 vs 120). American Fork leads in median household income ($90,490 vs $75,114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Columbus, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 81.7 (#37) |
| Population | 38,549 | 51,522 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $281,533 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $75,114 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+27.3 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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B-
81.7 Score
Columbus, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$281,533
Population
51,522
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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