Columbus, NE vs Derby, KS

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

81.8

#35 nationally

vs

Derby

75.5

#447 nationally

Columbus leads in crime level (2.3 vs 9.8). Columbus leads in average commute (12.4 min vs 22.7 min). Columbus leads in walk score (42 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Columbus, NE Derby, KS
WhereAtHome Score 81.8 (#35) 75.5 (#447)
Population 24,464 26,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $273,170 $289,330
Median Household Income $65,341 $79,581
Average Commute 12.4 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 42 32
Crime Level 2.3 9.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 96
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+58.3 R+13.8