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; Saginaw yields 7.2% on $175,095 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Columbus | Saginaw |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $209,756 | $175,095 |
| Typical rent | $1,353 | $1,055 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 7.7% | 7.2% |
| Star Score | 85 | 80 |