Columbus, IN vs Friendswood, 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
81.7
#37 nationally
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 2.8). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $75,114). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Friendswood, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 73.5 (#720) |
| Population | 51,522 | 40,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $464,253 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $121,301 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | R+27.4 |
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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C
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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