Population
West Memphis
24,147
Columbus
23,616
Median Income
West Memphis
$41,860
Columbus
$40,588
Home Value
West Memphis
$119,100
Columbus
$121,200
Rent
West Memphis
$847
Columbus
$882
Crime Rate
West Memphis
19.27
Columbus
N/A
Cost of Living
West Memphis
75.3
Columbus
76.4
Avg Temp
West Memphis
N/A
Columbus
N/A
Unemployment
West Memphis
13.5%
Columbus
9.3%
How Similar Are West Memphis & Columbus?
Columbus is West Memphis's #2 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
West Memphis
24,147
Columbus
23,616
Both cities have similar populations — West Memphis at 24,147 and Columbus at 23,616.
Political Leaning
West Memphis
47.9%
Columbus
53.6%
West Memphis leans Democratic while Columbus leans Republican.
Unemployment
West Memphis
13.5%
Columbus
9.3%
West Memphis has a 31% higher unemployment than Columbus.
Median Income
West Memphis
$41,860
Columbus
$40,588
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
West Memphis
$119,100
Columbus
$121,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
West Memphis
9.5%
Columbus
17.6%
Columbus has a 46% higher education than West Memphis.
Demographics
West Memphis
29.8%
Columbus
31.7%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
West Memphis
75.3
Columbus
76.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 1% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. West Memphis and Columbus share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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West Memphis
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Cost of Living & Affordability
Source: City Stats Index / HUDColumbus has a fair market rent (1br) of $743 vs $1,154 in West Memphis (55% lower). Columbus has a fair market rent (2br) of $872 vs $1,274 in West Memphis (46% lower). West Memphis scores 76.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 82.0 in Columbus.
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Housing Market — West Memphis leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Memphis has a median property tax of $696 vs $1,215 in Columbus (43% lower). West Memphis has a vacancy rate of 15.2% compared to 16.5% in Columbus. Columbus has a owner-occupied of 48.0% compared to 45.5% in West Memphis.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSColumbus has a unemployment rate of 9.3% compared to 13.5% in West Memphis. Columbus has a poverty rate of 21.6% compared to 26.9% in West Memphis. Columbus has a per capita income of $28,006 vs $22,608 in West Memphis (19% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Columbus leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauColumbus has a bachelor's degree or higher of 17.6% compared to 9.5% in West Memphis. Columbus has a high school diploma or higher of 38.7% compared to 36.1% in West Memphis.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Memphis has a population of 24,147, about 1x the size of Columbus (23,616). West Memphis skews younger with a median age of 34.6 vs 39.6.
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West Memphis
Columbus
Healthcare — Columbus leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareColumbus: 5 vs West Memphis: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — West Memphis leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Memphis has a work from home of 5.9% compared to 5.3% in Columbus. Columbus has a drive alone of 87.7% compared to 79.0% in West Memphis.
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