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Columbus, IN vs Baton Rouge, LA

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- The median age of a home in Columbus is 11.9% younger than the median age of a home in Baton Rouge.
 Columbus, INBaton Rouge, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$200,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock27.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.74.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.0$11.0
 Homes Owned57.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock18.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented35.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Columbus, INBaton Rouge, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,250$1,840
 Studio Apartment$930  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$880$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,070  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,270$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,560  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Columbus, INBaton Rouge, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Columbus, INBaton Rouge, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock7.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99921.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock6.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Columbus, INBaton Rouge, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.0%12.2%
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Reviews for Columbus    16 Reviews
John · Columbus, IN
A unique place to live
Over 3 years ago

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

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Angela · Columbus, IN
Great town for young professionals
Over 12 years ago

Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Becker · Columbus, IN
Great place to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

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 Baton Rouge    64 Reviews
Ashley · Baton Rouge, LA
baton rouge is not a good choice
Over 4 years ago

terrible place to  More

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R · 
i live hear so....
Over 6 years ago

I live hear so i can't say i hate it but i don't like  More

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Eleanor · Baton Rouge, LA
Great school, Awful Administration
Over 8 years ago

Don't get me wrong, this is a great school filled with many great teachers. I absolutely love all of the classes I am currently in and have been in. We are taught with  More

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