Columbus, IN vs Wichita Falls, 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

vs

Wichita Falls

81.9

#34 nationally

Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 9.6). Columbus leads in median household income ($75,114 vs $55,584). Wichita Falls leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 18.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Columbus, IN Wichita Falls, TX
WhereAtHome Score 81.7 (#37) 81.9 (#34)
Population 51,522 102,691
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,533 $176,679
Median Household Income $75,114 $55,584
Average Commute 18.1 min 14.4 min
Walk Score 29 29
Crime Level 0.4 9.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+27.3 R+44.0