Columbus, NE vs Junction City, 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
Junction City
76.9
#297 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (2.3 vs 21.3). Columbus leads in average commute (12.4 min vs 18.5 min). Columbus leads in walk score (42 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, NE | Junction City, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.8 (#35) | 76.9 (#297) |
| Population | 24,464 | 21,856 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,170 | $202,464 |
| Median Household Income | $65,341 | $60,709 |
| Average Commute | 12.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.3 | R+17.6 |
B-
81.8 Score
Columbus, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,170
Population
24,464
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
76.9 Score
Junction City, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$202,464
Population
21,856
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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