Columbus scores higher on the Star Score index — 85 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Columbus yields 7.7% gross on a $209,756 typical home; El Paso yields 7.8% on $233,011 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Columbus | El Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $209,756 | $233,011 |
| Typical rent | $1,353 | $1,521 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| Star Score | 85 | 80 |