Columbus, IN vs Spanish Fork, 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
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 2.1). Spanish Fork leads in median household income ($93,989 vs $75,114). Columbus leads in cost of living index (96 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Spanish Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 72.6 (#866) |
| Population | 51,522 | 45,557 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $520,115 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $93,989 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | R+39.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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