Columbus, OH vs Rosemount, MN
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
76.5
#341 nationally
Rosemount
74.7
#569 nationally
Columbus leads in walk score (41 vs 20). Rosemount leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $62,889). Columbus leads in cost of living index (93 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, OH | Rosemount, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#341) | 74.7 (#569) |
| Population | 913,175 | 27,590 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,686 | $438,376 |
| Median Household Income | $62,889 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+12.9 |
C
76.5 Score
Columbus, OH
Ohio's capital city on the rise
Median Home
$248,686
Population
913,175
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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C
74.7 Score
Rosemount, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,376
Population
27,590
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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