Columbus GA vs Marysville WA — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Columbus, GA

Georgia · Population: 204,383

Median HH Income$56,622
Median Home Price$175,194
Unemployment6.5%
Bachelor's+29.7%

Marysville, WA

Washington · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$636,601
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Columbus

204,383

Marysville

N/A

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Columbus

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Median Age

Columbus

35.1

Marysville

N/A

Foreign Born

Columbus

5.3%

Marysville

N/A

White

Columbus

39.3%

Marysville

N/A

Black

Columbus

46.7%

Marysville

N/A

Asian

Columbus

2.6%

Marysville

N/A

Hispanic

Columbus

8.3%

Marysville

N/A

Spanish at Home

Columbus

N/A

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
Population	204,383	N/A	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	35.1	N/A	-
Foreign Born	5.3%	N/A	-
White	39.3%	N/A	-
Black	46.7%	N/A	-
Asian	2.6%	N/A	-
Hispanic	8.3%	N/A	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Columbus

$56,622

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Income

Columbus

$32,811

Marysville

N/A

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Columbus

$57,405

Marysville

$76,120

Marysville +

Unemployment Rate

Columbus

6.5%

Marysville

N/A

Poverty Rate

Columbus

18.8%

Marysville

N/A

Bachelor's Degree+

Columbus

29.7%

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
Median HH Income	$56,622	N/A	-
Per Capita Income	$32,811	N/A	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$57,405	$76,120	Marysville +
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	N/A	-
Poverty Rate	18.8%	N/A	-
Bachelor's Degree+	29.7%	N/A	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Columbus

$175,194

Columbus +

Marysville

$636,601

Homeownership Rate

Columbus

50.2%

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$175,194	$636,601	Columbus +
Homeownership Rate	50.2%	N/A	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Columbus

392

Marysville

383

Marysville +

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Columbus

1752

Columbus +

Marysville

3409

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	392	383	Marysville +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	1752	3409	Columbus +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Columbus

40.3%

Marysville

32.4%

Marysville +

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Columbus

15.5%

Marysville

9.1%

Marysville +

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Columbus

19.1%

Marysville

17.7%

Marysville +

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Columbus

14.8%

Marysville

8.8%

Marysville +

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Columbus

13.9%

Columbus +

Marysville

16.9%

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Columbus

16.1%

Marysville

11.5%

Marysville +

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	40.3%	32.4%	Marysville +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	15.5%	9.1%	Marysville +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	19.1%	17.7%	Marysville +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	14.8%	8.8%	Marysville +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	13.9%	16.9%	Columbus +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	16.1%	11.5%	Marysville +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Columbus

64.4°F

Marysville

N/A

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Columbus

49.6 in

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	64.4°F	N/A	-
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	49.6 in	N/A	-

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Columbus

9.8 µg/m³

Marysville

7.5 µg/m³

Marysville +

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Columbus

55.0%

Marysville

75.0%

Marysville +

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	9.8 µg/m³	7.5 µg/m³	Marysville +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	55.0%	75.0%	Marysville +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Columbus

21.6 min

Marysville

N/A

Metric	Columbus, GA	Marysville, WA	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	21.6 min	N/A	-

Which City is Right for You?

Columbus offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $175,194. On public safety, Marysville is safer with a violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 residents, compared to 392 in Columbus. Marysville has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.5 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Marysville scores better with a lower obesity rate of 32.4%.

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