| | Columbus, IN | Fort Lauderdale, FL | United States |
| Overall | 83.1 | 110.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.5 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Health | 93.9 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.4 | 135.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $230,100 | $521,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,870.0% | 9,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.4 | 130.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.8 | 107.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Columbus 
16 Reviews
I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However, More
Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation. More
Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities More
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Reviews for Fort Lauderdale 64 Reviews
Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things More
Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter More
My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't More
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