Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Columbus, GA
VS
Edinburg, TX
🏆 Edinburg leads 15 of 22 categories
Columbus
Georgia
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.8
Median Household Income
$54,561 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
159⚠ High
Population
204,572 ✓ Larger
Edinburg
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
85.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,139
Violent Crime Index
71 ✓ Safer
Population
100,964
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Columbus, GA
Pros
Living costs sit below the national average (index 88.8)
Cons
Violent crime (603.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Edinburg
Edinburg, TX
Pros
55% less violent crime than Columbus
Rent averages $118/mo less ($920 vs $1,038)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 58°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 85.6)
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Columbus
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Edinburg
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 85.6 vs 88.8 (100 = US avg)
Edinburg
Violent Crime
55% lower
269.6 vs 603.8 per 100k
Edinburg
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 96.7°F vs 91.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Columbus, GA | Edinburg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 88.8 | 85.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $168,400 | $159,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,038 | $920 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,561 ✓ Higher | $54,139 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3%⚠ High | 7.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 20.2 min | 19.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 138⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 159⚠ High | 71 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 106⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 14.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.4% | 28.4% |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% ✓ Higher | 79.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Muscogee County | EDINBURG CISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.5°F | 70.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.8°F | 96.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 26.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 204,572 ✓ Larger | 100,964 |
| Median Age | 34.9 ✓ Older | 29.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.5% | 53.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | 27.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.1% ✓ More | 9.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus's cost of living index is 88.8 vs Edinburg's 85.6 (US average = 100).
Edinburg is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Edinburg leads 15 of 22 categories. Columbus wins 7 and Edinburg wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Columbus to Edinburg or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($168,400 vs $159,600 median home), income ($54,561 vs $54,139), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Columbus, GA and Edinburg, TX are about 906 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.