Biloxi, MS vs Columbus, OH
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.
Biloxi
79.4
#121 nationally
Columbus
76.5
#341 nationally
Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 31). Columbus leads in median household income ($62,889 vs $55,775). Biloxi leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 23.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Biloxi, MS | Columbus, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#121) | 76.5 (#341) |
| Population | 48,235 | 913,175 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,901 | $248,686 |
| Median Household Income | $55,775 | $62,889 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+28.4 |
C+
79.4 Score
Biloxi, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,901
Population
48,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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