Cleveland, OH vs Columbus, OH

Cleveland, OH vs Columbus, OH: What the data shows

Cleveland, OH is in Cleveland, OH while Columbus, OH is in Columbus, OH — both in the same state. On home prices, Cleveland, OH is the more affordable option at $190,200 median — $78,000 less than Columbus, OH's $268,200. WYLT rates Cleveland, OH as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Columbus, OH as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Cleveland, OH has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Columbus, OH has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Cleveland, OH has Low flood risk and Columbus, OH has Low flood risk.

Cleveland, OH is the more walkable neighborhood. Cleveland, OH scores 28/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Columbus, OH's 4/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Columbus, OH has the higher school rating — Cleveland, OH rates 6.8/10 and Columbus, OH rates 7/10.