Columbus, GA vs Lexington, 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
76.2
#370 nationally
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Columbus leads in median household income ($54,561 vs $36,868). Lexington leads in crime level (12.0 vs 16.5). Lexington leads in walk score (33 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, GA | Lexington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#370) | 69 (#1265) |
| Population | 201,877 | 19,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,343 | $275,047 |
| Median Household Income | $54,561 | $36,868 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | R+47.1 |
C
76.2 Score
Columbus, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$174,343
Population
201,877
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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