Columbus, IN vs Highland, UT
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
Highland
67.2
#1450 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 2.6). Highland leads in median household income ($166,429 vs $75,114). Columbus leads in cost of living index (96 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Highland, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 67.2 (#1450) |
| Population | 51,522 | 20,217 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $975,621 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $166,429 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Highland is missing data for 1 metric that Columbus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
West
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