Columbus, IN vs Inver Grove Heights, MN
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
Inver Grove Heights
73.4
#740 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 4.5). Columbus leads in walk score (29 vs 18). Inver Grove Heights leads in median household income ($98,719 vs $75,114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 73.4 (#740) |
| Population | 51,522 | 36,114 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $379,199 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $98,719 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | D+12.9 |
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
73.4 Score
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,199
Population
36,114
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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