Columbus, IN vs Huntington Beach, CA
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
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 5.7). Columbus leads in cost of living index (96 vs 195). Huntington Beach leads in walk score (56 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Huntington Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 63.7 (#1747) |
| Population | 51,522 | 192,129 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $1,367,647 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $114,747 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | D+2.6 |
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
63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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