Columbus, NE vs Stillwater, OK
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
Stillwater
75.1
#505 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.0). Columbus leads in median household income ($65,341 vs $39,998). Columbus leads in average commute (12.4 min vs 15.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, NE | Stillwater, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.8 (#35) | 75.1 (#505) |
| Population | 24,464 | 49,525 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $273,170 | $270,073 |
| Median Household Income | $65,341 | $39,998 |
| Average Commute | 12.4 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| 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+25.3 |
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
75.1 Score
Stillwater, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,073
Population
49,525
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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