Columbus scores higher on the Star Score index — 85 vs 81 — driven mainly by gross yield. Brownsville yields 8.9% gross on a $204,552 typical home; Columbus yields 7.7% on $209,756 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Brownsville | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $204,552 | $209,756 |
| Typical rent | $1,509 | $1,353 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 8.9% | 7.7% |
| Star Score | 81 | 85 |
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