Hey Everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video. What do you think about Columbus, Ohio? Let me know down below. If you have any questions, comments, or you have something to add, I would love to hear from you. As always, please keep it respectful. If you are interested in seeing an informative series from the channel, check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLcdIsUoipiRqQCaBUlv_3XzuYwde-8gta.html
Hey Bawa, I don't live in Columbus, but if you want to visit there do some homework on where you'd wanna go. This is a place I definitely want to check out too. I so wanna check them out. Take care!
I moved to Columbus in 2020 and I love Columbus. The weather is not as bad as Illinois, especially the winter. The people are friendly and for the most part considerate and since I have been here I’ve been able to save money. I am happy I made the move to Columbus.
@@matts-yk3ms I would recommend visit here for like 4 days to get a feel of the different neighborhood & the best ones. Because it’s a lot of nice houses in bad area. But I’m loving it so far.
@@jamieleecamacho6046Hey Queen! I live in Cincinnati and looking to move to Columbus next year. What part of Columbus do you live if you don't mind Sharing? I been looking in the Gahanna, Worthington, Easton, Westerville and Brice area. I would love your insight and information about the best and worst part of Columbus to live.
I was born in Columbus and lived there until the mid-80's. Before, retiring outside of the U.S in 2019 I spent the previous 23 years living mainly in California and , in particular, the last 10 in San Francisco (except for 2 years in Seattle and a year in Buenos Aires, Argentina).Having lived in Columbus I will agree with you about the people being nice. I don't think I could ever live there again because the City is still not urban enough for me and I wouldn't want to own a car again. Having said that, I do thoroughly enjoy visiting Columbus and I really like how the city has become more diverse and slightly more urban--however, it still doesn't feel like a city of 900,000. San Francisco is smaller but feels way larger and more energetic and dynamic. I also, love the walkability of San Francisco and the public transportation. I didn't even have to own a car there. While I feel all cities need to be unique and not carbon copies of each other. If Columbus continues to grow they should definitely think about the walkability of the city and invest in some sort of mass transit. Regardless, I still love to visit my friends and family in CBUS and being constantly amazed at how the changes.
San Francisco feels larger because it is larger. Its' complete metropolitan population is 4,750,000 people vs. Columbus's 2,139,000 people. The city (only) populations can be misleading due to the way they are calculated in square mileage and density. I live in Columbus and like it here, but having lived in Miami and Atlanta, yes it do feel and see the difference in the population and urban feel.
@@gomezfrancisco4577 I loved BsAs. I never wanted to leave. I lived there for almost a year. I have been back several times since I left and still have many close friends that live there.
I had a work transfer to Hilliard for 5 years, main thing I liked about Columbus was almost every store played REALLY good music. Grocery stores, department stores, shoe stores, gas stations - music was playing everywhere!
i like columbus sometimes. i was born and raised here, but i’m ready to see what else is out there for me as far as software engineer opportunities go. we were named the 2nd most economically segregated city a few years back, and it’s very apparent.
I’m from Columbus. I moved to Florida in 2020 and Florida has blown me away with how many cultures mix it up together. I tell folks down here in Florida about how segregated Columbus is and they just don’t believe me.
Moved here (Hilliard) in July of 2020 and the only thing that I wish I had done was moved to Westerville to be closer to work. But my family has acclimated so well and have made great friends here.
Only people that complain about the crime are the people who don’t personally experience it. They only see it on the news. I moved here from Cleveland and its way worse there. I will say, if you trying to find trouble, you will. That’s anywhere though
As I often say, No matter where you go there you are! And you can find trouble wherever you go, if that is what you are looking for! I have lived here on and off my whole life and have never been the victim of a crime. . . And I use to run the streets if you know what I mean!
I understand that. My grandfather lived in a dangerous part of Ohio growing up. He was the 8th of 9 children and came from nothing. He joined the military left behind the dangerous areas. 4 of his 5 kids have college degrees (the other got a great job that didn't require it) and I am blessed everyday from him making the choice to be aggressive and try something new. I pray that leaving behind an area that is dangerous and/or more expensive can have the same type of impact for you and your 8 year old as it has for my family! Blessings! And go Cubs go!
This is a thorough, and I sightful video in regards to Columbus, and Ohio as a whole. I'm considering a move to Ohio because of some of facets this commentator goes on about. It punches above it's weight in economic terms, and is much more dynamic than what it's given credit for; especially Columbus.
@@BrothaontheGo Many reasons 1. Best public college in the U.S. 2. Number 2 in Optometry 3. Number 4 in affordability for Optometry 4. Small class size 5. Big campus: activities/ sport events 6. Big city with small town vibe 7. Housing affordability 8. Food festival 9. Seasonal changes 10. Optometry scheduled: fall, spring for first and second year
Wow, so they are the 2nd best and 4th most affordable. Right there alone that makes it sound like a great deal. Then, add in the small class sizes too and that sounds like a great formula for success! Hope you have a great time studying and enjoying Columbus! Take care!
I have lived in Columbus since 1994, moved here from Michigan. It's a great place to live. I have been to other cities and always move back. It's very affordable and easy to get a job. I love the diversity in Columbus. People are chill and laid back. The Ohio State University is one of the best colleges and even more affordable than other colleges across the state. Inner city Columbus can be crime ridden, like most inner cites across the US. But there are great suburbs that offer good schools and low crime like Gahanna, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Hillard. Basically dont live in the inner city and you will be fine for the most part. The only thing I don't like about Columbus is the weather. It's all over place. It can be warm one day and freezing the next. But overall it's an awesome place to live.
Hi Maricya! I am currently searching to a different state to move to and texas & Ohio is in my choice so far. I just have a few questions to ask about Ohio. Is Ohio diverse? Affordable? Which cities are safe to live in for a black person & which cities has good schools for kids?
@@todajahhardridge720 Hi Todajah, Columbus is very diverse. In nearly all the neighborhood I have lived in from lower middle class to affluent areas I have had neighbors of all nationalities. White, Asian, Somalian Nepali, Hispanic ect...because of the diversity of Columbus, I feel we have much less racism because the races all live, work and go to school together. Columbus City Schools are not good, however we have many suburbs and the suburbs schools are good. Like Westerville, Gahanna. Reynoldsburg ect...The suburbs blend into Columbus in some areas, so you can live in Columbus (pay lower property taxes and possibly lower rent) but your kids still go to suburban schools. There a lot of jobs in Columbus, we have a lot of Healthcare, Education, Banking, industries here. People live just fine even without a college education because of the stability of the job market here. Housing is still reasonable here as well. It has went up as it has across the nation but it still affordable compared to other places in the country. God blessed me to buy a 3 bd rm home in February for about $157,000 as a single mother. So it's doable. If you have a spouse that's even better!
I grew up in Heath (1970), which is close enough that Columbus was always our weekend go-to for events, food, shopping, etc. Moved to Taiwan in 1996--nearly 50% of my life. Always loved Columbus; always will. (I don't like sports, so I'm NOT a Buckeye fan!!) I would think that Old Man's Cave, Kelley's Island and a LOT of other places would be more interesting that Cincinnati and Cleveland. If you like fishing, Lake Erie is only a couple hours away...
I would not.. I moved from ca wages are horrible and it's very clickish .. racism jobs are like warehouse I got education training but my experience is that they want you give you a job in a warehouse
Yall, i live in Columbus and this video is a romanticized version of it. The crime rate has grown up tremendously and we have the most deadliest year for shooting homicides. It’s crazy. And they price of living has gone up meanwhile the state is still paying people minimum wage. I can’t wait to leave this city smh
There r some jobs paying 17.50 like Amazon which pay the same in california where u pay 2000$ for 1 bedroom...columbus is far away from paying minimum wages
Yes, exactly. I agree. This isn't an accurate portrayal of this place here. As I just stated up above: Columbus is diverse, however that doesn't translate economically. When it comes to the economic market, the Caucasians still dominate the market. FBA (Black) people here mainly work in service style jobs. Unless they're educated and work in the Healthcare (i.e. MD, RN, LPN, Mental Health), Business (i.e. Accounting), or Government (i.e. Criminal Justice) industries. Columbus is still miles behind when it comes to diversity economically. But that's all by design. There are definitely a lot of Somalis here. And there's a lot of Germans here. I was disappointed that they never had a professional sports team, unlike Cleveland and Cincinnati. And yes, downtown Columbus doesn't have anything special about it. There's not a "special attraction" that makes it known for anything. There's just a bunch of restaurants, some local businesses, and city commerce. If you want to do anything in this city, you must have your own transportation! There are no major train stations. Which is another thing that was supposed to have been established 10 years ago! But again, its due to the politics of ones who control the economic market here. So, if you wanted to go do anything up here, then you do have to drive far, unfortunately. Chillicothe used to be the capital, which is closer to Cincinnati. And how Columbus was made the capital just never made sense to me. But it's part of that 'Rust Belt' of America. And the smaller/mid-sized cities (i.e. Mansfield, Dayton, Youngstown, Canton, Akron, Toledo, etc.) used to be booming back in the day, circa. 1930 - 1980. Those 50 years were marked by immense migration and a population boom by this place. After the 1980's that's when it really began being closed off from the rest of the world so to speak, when it comes to capital cities growing economically. So that's why it's considered a "cow town" and the cost of living isn't that bad (depending on where you live). In conclusion, I have been here since August 2013, and as of July 2024, I am ready to leave here. It's cool for visiting and doing some business, however I wouldn't recommend it for residing. Unless you're older retired, and ready for something slower.
I grew up on the north side, I-270 and Cleveland Ave area. Moved to Montana 18 years ago, I miss the food options, thats about it. I do have Masseys pizza shipped to my home in Montana, now and then.
Some points as a born and raised Columbus, Ohioan: I would say crime/homelessness and weather are what I hear most people complain about. Not so much the extremes in one direction, just how back and forth it is. One day could be snow and the next could be a sudden heat wave in the 70's, spring is a very strange time. Also lately due to global warming there hasn't been as extreme of winters as I remember when I was little (in the negatives, always a decent amount of snow) but knowing Ohio I wouldn't count it out yet as a mild winter state, we have been known to get blizzards and hail storms. By the way the ease of travel was mentioned, however keep in mind that is strictly for a car. The only kind of public transit is the local buses or greyhound buses, which both can elicit their own horror stories and are prone to showing up whenever; there's also no access to the Amtrak unless you drive a few hours up to Chicago or Sandusky, which to me kind of defeats the point. Also there is some frustration with politics, because while Franklin County is very diverse and usually leans liberal, the rest of Ohio tends to be conservative and currently is trying to pass their own version of Florida's Don't Say Gay bill with new racial clauses in it as well, and also has been trying to make abortions illegal for years. I wouldn't necessarily consider a safe state for young LGBT+ (though there is a vibrant 18+ gay scene especially downtown) or adult women based on policy. Also speaking of women, rape accusations at OSU continue to climb each year, one site even saying "out of about 26k students, about 2,600 women and about 800 men will experience sexual assault while at OSU", and another saying there was 417 allegations of rape between the years of 2017 and 2020. Most people do not consider it safe to walk around near campus at night, especially alone, and usually advise to stay with friends in the "Short North" (if you've gone past 5th Avenue, you've gone too far). Also as far as people, I don't think I would go as far as saying people here are friendly. I would more say there is an expected initial politeness if absolutely necessary, generally people try not to look each other in the eye or speak to others, and there's a lot of highstrung busy bodies downtown which is to be expected. Jobs here though are definitely on the up and up, but be be careful about wages-- as mentioned in the video a lot of places are not afraid to underpay you for your work because that is the norm here, and we only fairly recently upped the minimum wage to 8.55. Overall, I would say definitely not the worst place to live, but I'd choose your neighborhood and job carefully, especially if you're of a marginalized group.
Jessica, transportation in Columbus is not that great. I moved to a rural area in 1989. I am now 40 miles away from Columbus. However, the public transport system is called COTA. You would have to research and find if where you want to move to is on the bus line. Other options would be to take a cab or call uber. They have always talked about a high speed train that would take you to Cleveland or Cincinnati but that has never happened. Apparently it is still talk. However, if you are disabled you could make some phone calls to see if a small bus that only picks up disabled individuals would be available to you. They pick you up at the same time every morning. I have seen them on the road and they are part of the COTA system.
We lived 32 years in Columbus starting in 1980. We enjoyed it. We actually were sorry to leave when we did but we ran into a period where the big corporations there were dumping anyone over 55 to save salary money. They then offered the jobs to younger people at much less pay. Yes, the ability to go almost anywhere from Columbus, in a one day drive, is one of its best features. The NHL hockey team, the Blue Jackets, are fun and play in a wonderful arena and the new soccer stadium is world class. There are many great food and drinking options. By far, to me, the biggest drawback is lack of real mass transit. The bus system is only OK and they will never have light rail. At least there are a lot of bike friendly trails. Don't get me started on the politics there but hey, politics suck all over the USA these days. If you move there for a job. good for you, especially if you are under the age of 40. You'll love it!
I've lived here all my life, and I love my city! I travel all the time, and it's hard to find a town with tastier food. One of my children lives in Dallas and the other in Fort Myers, and they both miss the food in Columbus. Interestingly, neither has had a good pizza experience in their new cities.
this was a great video, the things you said were right, but don’t forget the downsides of some of columbus..there’s some places people shouldn’t visit at all
I live here and have seen this city go from being seen as a "cowtown" and as inferior to Cincinnati and Cleveland to a fashion and foodie destination and the best place in America to find a great paying job. In fact, I moved to Austin Texas a few years back yet moved back to Columbus for better opportunities, which I found. If you are a non-skilled worker for example, you can literally walk into a warehouse, take a drug test and be making $18-20hr to start. BTW, I live next to Franklin Park. Gentrification is an issue, and the CPD is under the radar as one of the most corrupt and racist forces in America. Still, there are no racial nor political tensions amongst the people like you see in other places. Construction is booming so orange barrels and detours are a constant, but every major company and distributor is here and it's an employee-friendly place unlike the South, so making good money is easy. I just hope that we don't get an influx of politically brainwashed cultists ( from either side) that turn our peaceful existence upside down.
Haha cincinatti and cleveland are 3rd world countries compared to Columbus. In terms of opportunity and culture I mean In terms of crime Columbus is definitely worst In the state. The shooting and murder game is out of control as of last 5 years Used to just be in the hood. Which is every side of town. Now people get shot up on 270, 315, tuttle, polaris, easton, whatever
@@20Javon10 well bro normally, and years past I would say 110% yes. But now, the answer depends. Depends, do you make good money/got a good job Enough to live in a suburb or good área? Because otherwise I might say no. Columbus has gotten so violent, fentanyl and meth and rock is craaaazy there, the shootings are all the time everyday, robberies are brazen, car theft left and right. Expensive rent.
@@BrothaontheGo 1 thing I like and I know this may be hard to understand unless you have spent some time here in Columbus but it has a big city feel to it but yes it’s still kind of laid back! If you go 30 minutes either direction away from the city you can easily be in the country and get away from the city! I love all the small towns around Columbus! You can find some nice family owned restaurants and hole in the wall places to eat or drink! It’s a pretty diverse place! A ton of Ethnic festivals (before the Plandemic) 1 thing I do hate is THE WEATHER!!! Lol
I love that! I am from a small town not far from a big city. I can personally say how much I love that atmosphere! I can't wait until things open back up because Columbus is a place I have to check out. Thanks for watching and taking time to share some insight!
The worst thing about Columbus is transportation. The buses don't run as often nor as far as buses in many other cities. Also there are no commuter/rapid transit trains. The roads and highways are too crowded. The second problem is Columbus is forever under construction. The city will be nice if they ever finish it.
can you go to your job walking ? or in a bicycle ? i want to get a job at a manufacturing place and i only need a place to sleep but i do not know where is a good place that i can rent for less than $600 ,i only need 1 room
Before selecting a home here, look at the Police Homicide Map online. Certain areas you do not want to move into. The safest areas to live are in the suburbs surrounding C'bus including Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, and Hilliard. There is a heavy Democrat base here and Columbus has a large minority population.
Ha, I had some relatives move to Columbus. They were shocked by the Buck nuts. I wasn't surprised as I was already following the football team. It's basically the only thing in town. No NFL, no NBA, no MLB. So it's not so shocking. Anyway in a few years they became like everyone else. I mean the team is usually pretty good. It'd be hard not to get caught up into it.
I’m from Milwaukee I’m thinking about moving here but I’m indecisive I need a new start and I just applied to section 8 housing there but I don’t know how fast the process goes
Hey Ricky! Right now I have most of this years videos planned out, but this is actually a really interesting one. The next time I do a versus series this is one worth considering. Do you live in one of these cities? Or in Ohio?
@@BrothaontheGo hi.. yes.. I live in Cincinnati but I think this is not a big city, right? Actually, I just arrived here for 2 months ago but I have not yet found the uniques of Cincy..
@@BrothaontheGo well.. I think cincy is a town not city. Not many entertaiments.. however, this place has many gardens..so, this place like a place for people who need plenty of time for relax or rest..the air is fresh too.
It is misleading to state that Columbus is larger than San Francisco and Seattle. I live in Columbus, but have to educate people about this all the time. So yes, its city's population is larger, but that is because city populations are based on the amount of people living within is city's square mileage. Columbus's is 225, while San Francisco's is 47 and Seattle's is 84. The larger the square miles the more people are accounted for. What's more accurate in determining how large a city really is, is by its metropolitan area which is 4,750,000 for San Francisco and 4,018,000 for Seattle. Columbus is 37th in the nation at only 2,139,000. If you've been to these cities you will see/feel both are a significantly larger urban centers than Columbus, just by the downtown's itself.
How much an hour I need to make, do you think to survive in Columbus Ohio with one child and for my wife, a stay at home mother? We are a simple family and dont need luxuary materials.
Excellent video! I don’t get why they call it “Mid West”. For the love of God, it’s 2 states over from the Atlantic Ocean! If anything, it’s Mid EAST! Thanks for the info!
@@eboethrasher yeah that’s what a lot of people say. I was talking about the official designation by the USGS (United States Geological Survey) but most people don’t use that…just us nerds 😆
yes... We have the largest Nepali-Bhutanese population in the U.S. We have Tensuke Market which is a small Japanese collection of stores, restaurants and we have a high Somali population so we have great Somali food... Also, we have very large Hispanic grocery stores and of course, we have Saraga Grocery stores.
Peace. I currently live in the Bay area and I do music. My mother lives in Columbus and I was thinking of moving there to look after her and wanted to know what the music scene is like there. Could you enlighten me on the benefits of going from the Bay area to Columbus besides the cheaper cost of living and for especially what I do (music)?
It depends on the type of music you do. Due to OSU and many other universities/colleges there, and its large younger population, many people are pretty liberal, progressive and open minded which lends to its acceptance of music diversity. Smaller stage bands of all kinds should do pretty well there. There is also a thriving arts following there, however, not as prevalent as the San Francisco Bay area's.
I'm from the bay area just moved from Pittsburgh CA sir I live in Pickerington but I was living in north Columbus this not a good place to live it's cheap but it's segregated and if you are black it's hard to get money .. out here..
I live in Columbus and I can honestly say it’s getting worse and worse with the crime rate. North side apartments are riddled with bed bugs and roaches. East side is just as bad. South side smells like poo and west side has plenty of problems. Comparative to Cincinnati it’s a lot better. Cincinnati is rather racist like and Columbus isn’t as much. There is only so much you can do that is family oriented. We are a stand your ground state. So it’s no different than Texas or Florida.
Columbus Ohio is too expensive. Look at how much just your typical home costs is. 350k for a 1200 sq ft home. I don't think so. And the crime here is terrible. A lot of crime here
I’ve lived in Columbus for over a decade and plan on leaving the state next year. It lacks diversity in my opinion and there isn’t much to do outside of your typical eating out or going to a park. Crime has increased substantially and the cost of living, although cheaper than many other cities, is on the rise. If you’d like to lay low, get out of debt, finish college, then I would recommend it (i.e. 5 years max). But if you need a cool social scene & reliable public transit, then this is not the place for you.
"it lacks diversity" but "crime has increased substantially" LOL alright. If you actually knew what you were talking about, you'd know that there is no way for those 2 ideas to coexist. "Diversity" = increased crime.
Hey Melissa, thanks for watching the video! Hey Columbus definitely has some upside to it. I just might not tell them, you are from California lol. Take care!
@@BrothaontheGo its the areawide cool vibe its palpable and there's a sense of place like you are somewhere linked in. People can dare to do things in business or whatever and it's ok. The city will support you. And when you Leave you're part of a worldwide diaspora. O-H?👂🏿...
Columbus wages is higher than Texas wages I'm from Columbus I've lived in Texas for the last 15 years in the wages in Columbus is higher than texas. And the brand is also higher in Texas back soon
The funny thing is, Columbus might be “bigger” than San Francisco in terms of city population, but this is totally arbitrary since the Bay Area has MILLIONS more living there lol
You’re not wrong. I think the point is most people think of San Francisco as a major city and Columbus a sleepy town. It’s definitely not as big as the bay. Are you from Columbus?
Grew up there in the 50s 60s and early 70s. Not a bad place to grow up back then but you couldn’t pay me enough to live there now. Way too woke, crappy weather, and the largest body of water is Lake Erie, two hours away.
Columbus is growing at a great pace, but the whole identification with city population is silly because Columbus has a smaller metro than most of its peers. Cincinnati despite having a city population of 600,000 less, has over 100,000 more people living in its region. So why boast about the artificially high population ?
Hey, thanks for sharing! The point isn’t to boast about the size of Columbus. The intention is to give people an idea that Columbus isn’t a small town. It has a large population. The difference is as you point out, the suburbs are not as populated. It sounds like you have been to Columbus. What were your impressions of the area?
Your school tax on your property taxes can be much higher then your county property tax,,,,,the Mayor is not that great but the generosity of the people of Columbus make it what is,,,the government doesn't,,,
“Colombus has bigger populations than Seattle and San Francisco…” yes but count the Metro area, not the actual city. Most people from most big cities live in the metro areas, like Miami for example. The 46th largest city in the US, but the 8th largest metro because nobody lives IN the city they live IN the metro area. Columbus metro area is ranked in the 30’s
Columbus is diverse, however that doesn't translate economically. When it comes to the economic market, the Caucasians still dominate the market. FBA (Black) people here mainly work in service style jobs. Unless they're educated and work in the Healthcare (i.e. MD, RN, LPN, Mental Health), Business (i.e. Accounting), or Government (i.e. Criminal Justice) industries. Columbus is still miles behind when it comes to diversity economically. But that's all by design. There are definitely a lot of Somalis here. And there's a lot of Germans here. I was disappointed that they never had a professional sports team, unlike Cleveland and Cincinnati. And yes, downtown Columbus doesn't have anything special about it. There's not a "special attraction" that makes it known for anything. There's just a bunch of restaurants, some local businesses, and city commerce. If you want to do anything in this city, you must have your own transportation! There are no major train stations. Which is another thing that was supposed to have been established 10 years ago! But again, its due to the politics of ones who control the economic market here. So, if you wanted to go do anything up here, then you do have to drive far, unfortunately. Chillicothe used to be the capital, which is closer to Cincinnati. And how Columbus was made the capital just never made sense to me. But it's part of that 'Rust Belt' of America. And the smaller/mid-sized cities (i.e. Mansfield, Dayton, Youngstown, Canton, Akron, Toledo, etc.) used to be booming back in the day, circa. 1930 - 1980. Those 50 years were marked by immense migration and a population boom by this place. After the 1980's that's when it really began being closed off from the rest of the world so to speak, when it comes to capital cities growing economically. So that's why it's considered a "cow town" and the cost of living isn't that bad (depending on where you live). In conclusion, I have been here since August 2013, and as of July 2024, I am ready to leave here. It's cool for visiting and doing some business, however I wouldn't recommend it for residing. Unless you're older retired, and ready for something slower.
Gloomy, high crime, low cost of living only because it's not a desirable place to live. Where is the proof that the safest large city in the Midwest? How about Madison, Wisconsin, for starters? Definitely safer.
Hey Lisa, thanks for watching the video! So, I think we look at the size of city in different terms. I would consider Madison, which is really nice, to be a medium sized city, not large. Other cities like Chicago, Indy, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Kansas City, etc. are more what I am comparing with Columbus. So, on my mind I am not sure we actually disagree on the merit as much as how we are defining large. What are other areas in the midwest that you like?
Columbus has the most impatient drivers. They have been voted third most impatient drivers in America. And an impatient driver is a dangerous driver. “Tail Gate city”. Everywhere you drive you will be tail gated. Get ready to disregard the speed limit or you will be passed in the most dangerous situations. Generally, speed over curtsy. At red light, everyone packs the cars tightly together. When the light turns green, no one gives a two second pause before acceleration and the line of cars stays as close as possible. Everyone is pushing or being pushed. In an accident, you can't tell the Judge - “Everybody else does it.”
Stop miss leading people,I was born and raised in Columbus and I love my City,but please dont try and give out information just because you think you did some research and been living here for just ah few months and you trying to sum up the City off of your couple of months experience,Columbus is dangerous now if you living in a safe community like any other state or city,then yeah you going think everything is nice and sweet,but please believe me them nice communities have there Big share of crime too,but you can come here and be much safer as in weather wise,meaning we dont have to worry about no earthquakes,hurricanes or any other crazy mess like that,but please dont act like Columbus is just some small little town like Mayberry,because alot of people catches and feels heartache here in my city,this ain't no cow town,but yeah I do love my city,I just hate when people visit here and they think they can sum up the city just because of there little visit and safe experience here,there's just no possible way you can do that and doing research on your computer you might just be getting incorrect information, I know our population is well over 800,000,back in 2000-2001 we had a bigger population than Cincinnati,Ohio and Miami,Florida put together,now look that up and yes this is the Buckeye City and we are number 1 and always in the top 5 ranking and we love our Buckeyes,but I would recommend you come to Columbus,Ohio,it is a beautiful city on the fact we can enjoy all four seasons and that is a beautiful thing and site to see,love and Blessings to all
Don't move to Columbus I've lived here my whole life. There are too many people. You should move to Dayton, Miamisburg, Findlay. Somewhere like that not Columbus.
As a registered Independent, I don't think that Columbus voting for Biden is anything to brag about, lol. His presidency in just a few short months has been one of the most disastrous in history. Thankfully, the metro area as a whole and its suburban counties are more red. So you do have some choices if you want something along your political lines.
Welcome to Columbus, but if you’re from Cali or New York or any other liberal state, leave your liberal politics behind!! We like our conservative representatives and not our liberal mayor!!
Stop signs and red lights are only a suggestion in Columbus. You can drive as fast as you want and won't get a ticket. The cops only show up for petty shit like your neighbor's dog crapping in your yard. I have been assaulted and the cops said they don't need to show up for that. The same thing happened to my brother. He had to call Clinton Township police and they showed up and the crime was barely in their jurisdiction because Columbus would not respond.
I agree, crime sucks! Unfortunately, I have never heard of crime free place or I'd live there too. It is lower crime than many midwestern towns. Are you considering moving to Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo yesss!!! Sadly it is a bad situation for us in this country .. I don’t know really I just feel connected to Columbus Ohio also because I love the cold weather and the city itself 😀
Nice, I haven't had the opportunity to visit Columbus yet either, but the folks in the comment section have been so nice! I really want to visit too! Are you considering any other cities in America?
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Hey Everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video. What do you think about Columbus, Ohio? Let me know down below. If you have any questions, comments, or you have something to add, I would love to hear from you. As always, please keep it respectful. If you are interested in seeing an informative series from the channel, check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLcdIsUoipiRqQCaBUlv_3XzuYwde-8gta.html
I really like, I wish I could visit this place.
Can you invite me?, I would have come for a visit
Can you invite me?, I would have come for a visit
Hey Bawa, I don't live in Columbus, but if you want to visit there do some homework on where you'd wanna go. This is a place I definitely want to check out too. I so wanna check them out. Take care!
Okay, thanks for your time
I moved to Columbus in 2020 and I love Columbus. The weather is not as bad as Illinois, especially the winter. The people are friendly and for the most part considerate and since I have been here I’ve been able to save money. I am happy I made the move to Columbus.
I noticed too. I moved from Minnesota where I live more than 20 years I am enjoyed warmer weather and cheaper lifestyle
Our weather has changed in the past few years that's forsure we was just saying like I can't believe the weather is the way it is rn
How is the job market?
I just got here 5 days ago & im loving it. The neighbors are super friendly..
Please keep us posted i am looking to move here, perhaps buy a house.
@@matts-yk3ms I would recommend visit here for like 4 days to get a feel of the different neighborhood & the best ones. Because it’s a lot of nice houses in bad area. But I’m loving it so far.
Welcome!!
@@matts-yk3ms did you get one? I’m moving there next month I’m really curious to how the city is
@@jamieleecamacho6046Hey Queen! I live in Cincinnati and looking to move to Columbus next year. What part of Columbus do you live if you don't mind Sharing? I been looking in the Gahanna, Worthington, Easton, Westerville and Brice area. I would love your insight and information about the best and worst part of Columbus to live.
Moved here from Philadelphia PA in mid February. So far I really like it here !
I’m moving there next month. I stay in Warren Ohio but Columbus is definitely a big upgrade from where I’m at now
Nice to see and hear what's life looks like in this part of US. Thanks for video. Best wishes from Serbia/Europe.
Hey! Thanks for watching! I have never been to Serbia before. What’s it like there?
Cbus was the first real city I ever lived in and I love it! I'm sometimes tempted to move back but I don't know if I can readapt to the snow.
I understand that. The cold weather in the east coast and midwest is no joke. What is your favorite part of Columbus?
I was born in Columbus and lived there until the mid-80's. Before, retiring outside of the U.S in 2019 I spent the previous 23 years living mainly in California and , in particular, the last 10 in San Francisco (except for 2 years in Seattle and a year in Buenos Aires, Argentina).Having lived in Columbus I will agree with you about the people being nice. I don't think I could ever live there again because the City is still not urban enough for me and I wouldn't want to own a car again. Having said that, I do thoroughly enjoy visiting Columbus and I really like how the city has become more diverse and slightly more urban--however, it still doesn't feel like a city of 900,000. San Francisco is smaller but feels way larger and more energetic and dynamic. I also, love the walkability of San Francisco and the public transportation. I didn't even have to own a car there. While I feel all cities need to be unique and not carbon copies of each other. If Columbus continues to grow they should definitely think about the walkability of the city and invest in some sort of mass transit. Regardless, I still love to visit my friends and family in CBUS and being constantly amazed at how the changes.
San Francisco feels larger because it is larger. Its' complete metropolitan population is 4,750,000 people vs. Columbus's 2,139,000 people. The city (only) populations can be misleading due to the way they are calculated in square mileage and density. I live in Columbus and like it here, but having lived in Miami and Atlanta, yes it do feel and see the difference in the population and urban feel.
Hi, I'm from Buenos Aires, glad you could visit my city!
@@gomezfrancisco4577 I loved BsAs. I never wanted to leave. I lived there for almost a year. I have been back several times since I left and still have many close friends that live there.
@@indigoinarritu6096 Well, I sincerely hope you can visit again! we're grateful to welcome you back, cheers
@@gomezfrancisco4577 I will. I love it there. You should come and check out where i live now. Near Lake Garda, Italy
I had a work transfer to Hilliard for 5 years, main thing I liked about Columbus was almost every store played REALLY good music. Grocery stores, department stores, shoe stores, gas stations - music was playing everywhere!
i like columbus sometimes. i was born and raised here, but i’m ready to see what else is out there for me as far as software engineer opportunities go. we were named the 2nd most economically segregated city a few years back, and it’s very apparent.
Wym by that as far as economically segregated? Or can you send me the link to that reference
Yes
I’m from Columbus. I moved to Florida in 2020 and Florida has blown me away with how many cultures mix it up together. I tell folks down here in Florida about how segregated Columbus is and they just don’t believe me.
@@cjasonstanley7537 I live in Florida and thinks it’s pretty segregated because there’s a lot of cultures but everybody is on their own little area.
Ohio is segregated up the ass . And I believe the Midwest is phony nice . I like the West Coast better. And Columbus is notoriously obese .
I am moving to Columbus in 2023, with my job. I live in Colorado now, but grew up In New Jersey.
Moved here (Hilliard) in July of 2020 and the only thing that I wish I had done was moved to Westerville to be closer to work. But my family has acclimated so well and have made great friends here.
Hilliard is great city
Only people that complain about the crime are the people who don’t personally experience it. They only see it on the news. I moved here from Cleveland and its way worse there. I will say, if you trying to find trouble, you will. That’s anywhere though
As I often say, No matter where you go there you are! And you can find trouble wherever you go, if that is what you are looking for! I have lived here on and off my whole life and have never been the victim of a crime. . . And I use to run the streets if you know what I mean!
This was so informative, I'm thinking of moving there with my 8 year.
Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed it! What has ya thinking if moving to Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo I live in Chicago, the cost of living is high, the areas that are affordable, although nice inside, their in bad areas.
I understand that. My grandfather lived in a dangerous part of Ohio growing up. He was the 8th of 9 children and came from nothing. He joined the military left behind the dangerous areas. 4 of his 5 kids have college degrees (the other got a great job that didn't require it) and I am blessed everyday from him making the choice to be aggressive and try something new. I pray that leaving behind an area that is dangerous and/or more expensive can have the same type of impact for you and your 8 year old as it has for my family! Blessings! And go Cubs go!
I’m in California.. I too am thinking of moving myself and my 12,8 year old. Let’s see how this goes. Good luck to you hope it goes great 😁
This is a thorough, and I sightful video in regards to Columbus, and Ohio as a whole. I'm considering a move to Ohio because of some of facets this commentator goes on about. It punches above it's weight in economic terms, and is much more dynamic than what it's given credit for; especially Columbus.
I’m moving to Columbus in August for Optometry school at OSU. I’m so excited about it.
Congrats!!! What made you choose OSU?
@@BrothaontheGo Many reasons
1. Best public college in the U.S.
2. Number 2 in Optometry
3. Number 4 in affordability for Optometry
4. Small class size
5. Big campus: activities/ sport events
6. Big city with small town vibe
7. Housing affordability
8. Food festival
9. Seasonal changes
10. Optometry scheduled: fall, spring for first and second year
Welcome to the Buckeye family!
@@songasa9913 Thank you, and I’m so excited yet humbled.
Wow, so they are the 2nd best and 4th most affordable. Right there alone that makes it sound like a great deal. Then, add in the small class sizes too and that sounds like a great formula for success! Hope you have a great time studying and enjoying Columbus! Take care!
I have lived in Columbus since 1994, moved here from Michigan. It's a great place to live. I have been to other cities and always move back. It's very affordable and easy to get a job. I love the diversity in Columbus. People are chill and laid back. The Ohio State University is one of the best colleges and even more affordable than other colleges across the state. Inner city Columbus can be crime ridden, like most inner cites across the US. But there are great suburbs that offer good schools and low crime like Gahanna, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Hillard. Basically dont live in the inner city and you will be fine for the most part. The only thing I don't like about Columbus is the weather. It's all over place. It can be warm one day and freezing the next. But overall it's an awesome place to live.
Hi Maricya! I am currently searching to a different state to move to and texas & Ohio is in my choice so far. I just have a few questions to ask about Ohio. Is Ohio diverse? Affordable? Which cities are safe to live in for a black person & which cities has good schools for kids?
@@todajahhardridge720
Hi Todajah,
Columbus is very diverse. In nearly all the neighborhood I have lived in from lower middle class to affluent areas I have had neighbors of all nationalities. White, Asian, Somalian Nepali, Hispanic ect...because of the diversity of Columbus, I feel we have much less racism because the races all live, work and go to school together. Columbus City Schools are not good, however we have many suburbs and the suburbs schools are good. Like Westerville, Gahanna. Reynoldsburg ect...The suburbs blend into Columbus in some areas, so you can live in Columbus (pay lower property taxes and possibly lower rent) but your kids still go to suburban schools. There a lot of jobs in Columbus, we have a lot of Healthcare, Education, Banking, industries here. People live just fine even without a college education because of the stability of the job market here. Housing is still reasonable here as well. It has went up as it has across the nation but it still affordable compared to other places in the country. God blessed me to buy a 3 bd rm home in February for about $157,000 as a single mother. So it's doable. If you have a spouse that's even better!
Thank you so much! This was very helpful 💗.
I live in Oregon so I enjoy the colder months. Autumn is my favorite time of year. I might move
I grew up in Heath (1970), which is close enough that Columbus was always our weekend go-to for events, food, shopping, etc. Moved to Taiwan in 1996--nearly 50% of my life. Always loved Columbus; always will. (I don't like sports, so I'm NOT a Buckeye fan!!) I would think that Old Man's Cave, Kelley's Island and a LOT of other places would be more interesting that Cincinnati and Cleveland. If you like fishing, Lake Erie is only a couple hours away...
I’m planning to move to Ohio from NY , and I hope this will be my best decision 🙌🏽🙌🏽
What's up Miguel, I am moving in 6 weeks! Wish you the best brother!
I would not.. I moved from ca wages are horrible and it's very clickish .. racism jobs are like warehouse I got education training but my experience is that they want you give you a job in a warehouse
What?
Don't be a fool, fool!! Ain't nothing in Columbus,OH.
Come on to the west side it’s an oasis
Thanks for all the great info. I’m thinking of moving there sometime in the near future.
Yall, i live in Columbus and this video is a romanticized version of it. The crime rate has grown up tremendously and we have the most deadliest year for shooting homicides. It’s crazy. And they price of living has gone up meanwhile the state is still paying people minimum wage. I can’t wait to leave this city smh
To where?
There r some jobs paying 17.50 like Amazon which pay the same in california where u pay 2000$ for 1 bedroom...columbus is far away from paying minimum wages
Yea 2022 was bad ,but per capita it was still safer than Cleveland Detroit or Dayton
Yes, exactly. I agree. This isn't an accurate portrayal of this place here. As I just stated up above: Columbus is diverse, however that doesn't translate economically. When it comes to the economic market, the Caucasians still dominate the market. FBA (Black) people here mainly work in service style jobs. Unless they're educated and work in the Healthcare (i.e. MD, RN, LPN, Mental Health), Business (i.e. Accounting), or Government (i.e. Criminal Justice) industries. Columbus is still miles behind when it comes to diversity economically. But that's all by design. There are definitely a lot of Somalis here. And there's a lot of Germans here. I was disappointed that they never had a professional sports team, unlike Cleveland and Cincinnati. And yes, downtown Columbus doesn't have anything special about it. There's not a "special attraction" that makes it known for anything. There's just a bunch of restaurants, some local businesses, and city commerce. If you want to do anything in this city, you must have your own transportation! There are no major train stations. Which is another thing that was supposed to have been established 10 years ago! But again, its due to the politics of ones who control the economic market here. So, if you wanted to go do anything up here, then you do have to drive far, unfortunately. Chillicothe used to be the capital, which is closer to Cincinnati. And how Columbus was made the capital just never made sense to me. But it's part of that 'Rust Belt' of America. And the smaller/mid-sized cities (i.e. Mansfield, Dayton, Youngstown, Canton, Akron, Toledo, etc.) used to be booming back in the day, circa. 1930 - 1980. Those 50 years were marked by immense migration and a population boom by this place. After the 1980's that's when it really began being closed off from the rest of the world so to speak, when it comes to capital cities growing economically. So that's why it's considered a "cow town" and the cost of living isn't that bad (depending on where you live). In conclusion, I have been here since August 2013, and as of July 2024, I am ready to leave here. It's cool for visiting and doing some business, however I wouldn't recommend it for residing. Unless you're older retired, and ready for something slower.
I live in Columbus and I absolutely love it here,
GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!!!!!! O-H!!!!!!!!!!
I grew up on the north side, I-270 and Cleveland Ave area. Moved to Montana 18 years ago, I miss the food options, thats about it. I do have Masseys pizza shipped to my home in Montana, now and then.
This was kind of funny to watch a review of Columbus Ohio!
Hey, thanks for watching! Why is it funny to watch a review on Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo I live there .
Oh nice! I always like to get insights from locals. What do you think of Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo the great things about Columbus Ohio is there is everything you can need in one city.
Nice! Everything you need and for me way too many Buckeye fans 😂
Some points as a born and raised Columbus, Ohioan: I would say crime/homelessness and weather are what I hear most people complain about. Not so much the extremes in one direction, just how back and forth it is. One day could be snow and the next could be a sudden heat wave in the 70's, spring is a very strange time. Also lately due to global warming there hasn't been as extreme of winters as I remember when I was little (in the negatives, always a decent amount of snow) but knowing Ohio I wouldn't count it out yet as a mild winter state, we have been known to get blizzards and hail storms. By the way the ease of travel was mentioned, however keep in mind that is strictly for a car. The only kind of public transit is the local buses or greyhound buses, which both can elicit their own horror stories and are prone to showing up whenever; there's also no access to the Amtrak unless you drive a few hours up to Chicago or Sandusky, which to me kind of defeats the point. Also there is some frustration with politics, because while Franklin County is very diverse and usually leans liberal, the rest of Ohio tends to be conservative and currently is trying to pass their own version of Florida's Don't Say Gay bill with new racial clauses in it as well, and also has been trying to make abortions illegal for years. I wouldn't necessarily consider a safe state for young LGBT+ (though there is a vibrant 18+ gay scene especially downtown) or adult women based on policy. Also speaking of women, rape accusations at OSU continue to climb each year, one site even saying "out of about 26k students, about 2,600 women and about 800 men will experience sexual assault while at OSU", and another saying there was 417 allegations of rape between the years of 2017 and 2020. Most people do not consider it safe to walk around near campus at night, especially alone, and usually advise to stay with friends in the "Short North" (if you've gone past 5th Avenue, you've gone too far). Also as far as people, I don't think I would go as far as saying people here are friendly. I would more say there is an expected initial politeness if absolutely necessary, generally people try not to look each other in the eye or speak to others, and there's a lot of highstrung busy bodies downtown which is to be expected. Jobs here though are definitely on the up and up, but be be careful about wages-- as mentioned in the video a lot of places are not afraid to underpay you for your work because that is the norm here, and we only fairly recently upped the minimum wage to 8.55. Overall, I would say definitely not the worst place to live, but I'd choose your neighborhood and job carefully, especially if you're of a marginalized group.
Wait, a heat wave for yal is 70's? Oh I'm from Texas I'm on my way now lol
@@sixfourgeefour1337 Oh, we hit the 90s and 100s. too. The point was a sudden heat wave of 70 right after snow. That's the shift being a heat wave.
@@eboethrasher ohhhh okay got ya
Columbus is still cowtown. Moving out of this hell hole soon as I get the chance to do so
Good review of my city love CBus
Hey Marquis, thanks for watching glad you enjoyed the video. Take care!
I was born and raised in Columbus Ohio, crime and drugs are up big time
It is getting really bad here
Crime and drugs are everywhere…
I wish you had covered transportation. That is a huge factor for me as I’m disabled.
Transportation wise it's not too good. COTA is the major public transportation
Jessica, transportation in Columbus is not that great. I moved to a rural area in 1989. I am now 40 miles away from Columbus. However, the public transport system is called COTA. You would have to research and find if where you want to move to is on the bus line. Other options would be to take a cab or call uber. They have always talked about a high speed train that would take you to Cleveland or Cincinnati but that has never happened. Apparently it is still talk. However, if you are disabled you could make some phone calls to see if a small bus that only picks up disabled individuals would be available to you. They pick you up at the same time every morning. I have seen them on the road and they are part of the COTA system.
very good. I enjoy the music and the information
We lived 32 years in Columbus starting in 1980. We enjoyed it. We actually were sorry to leave when we did but we ran into a period where the big corporations there were dumping anyone over 55 to save salary money. They then offered the jobs to younger people at much less pay. Yes, the ability to go almost anywhere from Columbus, in a one day drive, is one of its best features. The NHL hockey team, the Blue Jackets, are fun and play in a wonderful arena and the new soccer stadium is world class. There are many great food and drinking options. By far, to me, the biggest drawback is lack of real mass transit. The bus system is only OK and they will never have light rail. At least there are a lot of bike friendly trails. Don't get me started on the politics there but hey, politics suck all over the USA these days. If you move there for a job. good for you, especially if you are under the age of 40. You'll love it!
I've lived here all my life, and I love my city! I travel all the time, and it's hard to find a town with tastier food. One of my children lives in Dallas and the other in Fort Myers, and they both miss the food in Columbus. Interestingly, neither has had a good pizza experience in their new cities.
Wonderful description of my hometown
this was a great video, the things you said were right, but don’t forget the downsides of some of columbus..there’s some places people shouldn’t visit at all
Hey Brian, Thanks for watching! Do you have any particular areas of town that should be avoided for anyone looking to buy in the area? Take Care!
@@BrothaontheGo the hilltop
@@MrsSMH1998 don't forget Linden
There’s bad spots in every city...sadly
How is downtown near the stadium? I’ll be there in October and was wondering if it’s safe to walk the city during the day and night
Interesting! Informative! I love my city!
I live here and have seen this city go from being seen as a "cowtown" and as inferior to Cincinnati and Cleveland to a fashion and foodie destination and the best place in America to find a great paying job. In fact, I moved to Austin Texas a few years back yet moved back to Columbus for better opportunities, which I found. If you are a non-skilled worker for example, you can literally walk into a warehouse, take a drug test and be making $18-20hr to start. BTW, I live next to Franklin Park. Gentrification is an issue, and the CPD is under the radar as one of the most corrupt and racist forces in America. Still, there are no racial nor political tensions amongst the people like you see in other places. Construction is booming so orange barrels and detours are a constant, but every major company and distributor is here and it's an employee-friendly place unlike the South, so making good money is easy. I just hope that we don't get an influx of politically brainwashed cultists ( from either side) that turn our peaceful existence upside down.
Dude sit yo a** down 😂😂 foodie and fashion destination take 7 seats
@@BIFC216 it is
Haha cincinatti and cleveland are 3rd world countries compared to Columbus.
In terms of opportunity and culture I mean
In terms of crime Columbus is definitely worst In the state. The shooting and murder game is out of control as of last 5 years
Used to just be in the hood. Which is every side of town.
Now people get shot up on 270, 315, tuttle, polaris, easton, whatever
Do you think Columbus is better than Cincinnati as far as living?
@@20Javon10 well bro normally, and years past I would say 110% yes. But now, the answer depends.
Depends, do you make good money/got a good job
Enough to live in a suburb or good área?
Because otherwise I might say no. Columbus has gotten so violent, fentanyl and meth and rock is craaaazy there, the shootings are all the time everyday, robberies are brazen, car theft left and right. Expensive rent.
Thinking about moving to Columbus next year
How's the economy? Are there a lot of good paying jobs? What about rental cost, apartments?
Good video. Can u tell safe neighborhoods in columbs ?
Thank
I'ma single father.. and me and my son are going to visit there very soon.. and if I like what I experience.. me and my Son will be moving there..
Hey. Was hoping for an update. Did you eventually move there I'm planning on moving there in a few months
I love my City... I just hate the weather here in Central Ohio! O H!
Hey, thanks for watching the video! What are a couple of things you like about the Columbus area? Take care!
@@BrothaontheGo 1 thing I like and I know this may be hard to understand unless you have spent some time here in Columbus but it has a big city feel to it but yes it’s still kind of laid back! If you go 30 minutes either direction away from the city you can easily be in the country and get away from the city! I love all the small towns around Columbus! You can find some nice family owned restaurants and hole in the wall places to eat or drink! It’s a pretty diverse place! A ton of Ethnic festivals (before the Plandemic) 1 thing I do hate is THE WEATHER!!! Lol
I love that! I am from a small town not far from a big city. I can personally say how much I love that atmosphere! I can't wait until things open back up because Columbus is a place I have to check out. Thanks for watching and taking time to share some insight!
I really love your city, I wish I could visit there
@@bawaibrahim9933 come on over anytime! There is plenty to do and plenty to see!
Brotha___The Man The Myth The Legend !!!
The worst thing about Columbus is transportation. The buses don't run as often nor as far as buses in many other cities. Also there are no commuter/rapid transit trains. The roads and highways are too crowded. The second problem is Columbus is forever under construction. The city will be nice if they ever finish it.
can you go to your job walking ? or in a bicycle ? i want to get a job at a manufacturing place and i only need a place to sleep but i do not know where is a good place that i can rent for less than $600 ,i only need 1 room
I’m on my way, moving there from Dallas Tx
Before selecting a home here, look at the Police Homicide Map online. Certain areas you do not want to move into. The safest areas to live are in the suburbs surrounding C'bus including Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, and Hilliard. There is a heavy Democrat base here and Columbus has a large minority population.
Ha, I had some relatives move to Columbus. They were shocked by the Buck nuts. I wasn't surprised as I was already following the football team. It's basically the only thing in town. No NFL, no NBA, no MLB. So it's not so shocking. Anyway in a few years they became like everyone else. I mean the team is usually pretty good. It'd be hard not to get caught up into it.
I’m from Milwaukee I’m thinking about moving here but I’m indecisive I need a new start and I just applied to section 8 housing there but I don’t know how fast the process goes
Prices have more doubled since this video and I've been here all my life.
It's crazy how this happened so quickly!
I'd never heard anyone talk about Columbus I always hear about Cleveland and and Cincinnati
Can you compare Columbus and Cincinnati?
Hey Ricky! Right now I have most of this years videos planned out, but this is actually a really interesting one. The next time I do a versus series this is one worth considering. Do you live in one of these cities? Or in Ohio?
@@BrothaontheGo hi.. yes.. I live in Cincinnati but I think this is not a big city, right? Actually, I just arrived here for 2 months ago but I have not yet found the uniques of Cincy..
Oh, gotcha one of my best friends is from that area. I don't know much about it though. What fo you think so far?
@@BrothaontheGo well.. I think cincy is a town not city. Not many entertaiments.. however, this place has many gardens..so, this place like a place for people who need plenty of time for relax or rest..the air is fresh too.
The way you describe it makes it sound like it peaceful and maybe a bit boring. Is that fair?
I’m from Columbus went to school here , I love ❤️ Columbus all seasons, I’m coming back home #aBuckeyeforever
Hey I'm thinking about moving to Columbus from Cincinnati. How would you compare Columbus to Cincinnati overall?
I am coming back home to Ohio
Nice! What part of Ohio are you from?
I’m thinking about moving to Columbus. What do you think about living in Dublin?
They shooting
It is misleading to state that Columbus is larger than San Francisco and Seattle. I live in Columbus, but have to educate people about this all the time. So yes, its city's population is larger, but that is because city populations are based on the amount of people living within is city's square mileage. Columbus's is 225, while San Francisco's is 47 and Seattle's is 84. The larger the square miles the more people are accounted for. What's more accurate in determining how large a city really is, is by its metropolitan area which is 4,750,000 for San Francisco and 4,018,000 for Seattle. Columbus is 37th in the nation at only 2,139,000. If you've been to these cities you will see/feel both are a significantly larger urban centers than Columbus, just by the downtown's itself.
How many square miles are the other cities metros? Columbus metro size is smaller compared to all in land but Cleveland
Columbus is the second biggest city In the Midwest after Chicago
How much an hour I need to make, do you think to survive in Columbus Ohio with one child and for my wife, a stay at home mother? We are a simple family and dont need luxuary materials.
Excellent video! I don’t get why they call it “Mid West”. For the love of God, it’s 2 states over from the Atlantic Ocean! If anything, it’s Mid EAST! Thanks for the info!
Midwest....yeah... The official geographic designation for Ohio is "Northeast Central"
@@rachelleashley4097 It's always been referred to as the east-most Midwest state.
@@eboethrasher yeah that’s what a lot of people say. I was talking about the official designation by the USGS (United States Geological Survey) but most people don’t use that…just us nerds 😆
Does Columbus have diverse groups of people, ethnic restaurants and ethnic grocery stores?
yes... We have the largest Nepali-Bhutanese population in the U.S. We have Tensuke Market which is a small Japanese collection of stores, restaurants and we have a high Somali population so we have great Somali food... Also, we have very large Hispanic grocery stores and of course, we have Saraga Grocery stores.
Unfortunately, yes. That is the primary reason for the decline.
@@schizopostingracist sure are proud to be racist...until you call them racist
Peace. I currently live in the Bay area and I do music. My mother lives in Columbus and I was thinking of moving there to look after her and wanted to know what the music scene is like there. Could you enlighten me on the benefits of going from the Bay area to Columbus besides the cheaper cost of living and for especially what I do (music)?
It’s really big on cover bands (country music) is prob the biggest I know jazz is pretty known to be played to
Columbus has a lot, and I mean A LOT, of young people. You'll be able find plenty of others willing to both listen and work with you.
It depends on the type of music you do. Due to OSU and many other universities/colleges there, and its large younger population, many people are pretty liberal, progressive and open minded which lends to its acceptance of music diversity. Smaller stage bands of all kinds should do pretty well there. There is also a thriving arts following there, however, not as prevalent as the San Francisco Bay area's.
I'm from the bay area just moved from Pittsburgh CA sir I live in Pickerington but I was living in north Columbus this not a good place to live it's cheap but it's segregated and if you are black it's hard to get money .. out here..
@@livingproofoutreach3982 Bro....I can't thank you enough for giving me the real. This is exactly what I needed to hear. 🙏🏾
I live in Columbus and I can honestly say it’s getting worse and worse with the crime rate. North side apartments are riddled with bed bugs and roaches. East side is just as bad. South side smells like poo and west side has plenty of problems. Comparative to Cincinnati it’s a lot better. Cincinnati is rather racist like and Columbus isn’t as much. There is only so much you can do that is family oriented. We are a stand your ground state. So it’s no different than Texas or Florida.
Lived for 5 years here before coming to DC.
Nice, what do you think of both areas?
Worked outside Columbus truck driving for Hogan /target still not paying enough.
Rice cooker dump truck at 1:51
thank you
No problem! Are you thinking if moving to Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo I am not sure. I live in canada
Hey Neighbor to the North! What's got you considering a move down to the states?
@@BrothaontheGo I'm still researching. But I think the states are a better place to move forward
A friend of mine wants me to relocate there.
Columbus Ohio is too expensive. Look at how much just your typical home costs is. 350k for a 1200 sq ft home. I don't think so. And the crime here is terrible. A lot of crime here
I’ve lived in Columbus for over a decade and plan on leaving the state next year. It lacks diversity in my opinion and there isn’t much to do outside of your typical eating out or going to a park. Crime has increased substantially and the cost of living, although cheaper than many other cities, is on the rise.
If you’d like to lay low, get out of debt, finish college, then I would recommend it (i.e. 5 years max). But if you need a cool social scene & reliable public transit, then this is not the place for you.
Where are you going?
It is what you make of it, and that clearly isn't much for you.
"it lacks diversity" but "crime has increased substantially" LOL alright. If you actually knew what you were talking about, you'd know that there is no way for those 2 ideas to coexist. "Diversity" = increased crime.
This cap fa real jobs ain't out here wages are horrible
.I'm from California it's diverse there this is segregated ... And very slow
How does it compare to Cincinnati?
I wanna move there from California
Hey Melissa, thanks for watching the video! Hey Columbus definitely has some upside to it. I just might not tell them, you are from California lol. Take care!
Welcome! Bring your jacket, but you will love it here( and it will love you back)
Lol, I love that! What is your favorite part of living in Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo its the areawide cool vibe its palpable and there's a sense of place like you are somewhere linked in. People can dare to do things in business or whatever and it's ok. The city will support you. And when you Leave you're part of a worldwide diaspora. O-H?👂🏿...
No Ohio state chants 😂😂😂 That sounds like an awesome vibe! Are you from the area or transplant?
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Bro, you lost me in the first 15 seconds. The Seattle metro area is twice the size of Columbus' metro area.
Columbus wages is higher than Texas wages I'm from Columbus I've lived in Texas for the last 15 years in the wages in Columbus is higher than texas. And the brand is also higher in Texas back soon
The funny thing is, Columbus might be “bigger” than San Francisco in terms of city population, but this is totally arbitrary since the Bay Area has MILLIONS more living there lol
You’re not wrong. I think the point is most people think of San Francisco as a major city and Columbus a sleepy town. It’s definitely not as big as the bay. Are you from Columbus?
heaven on earth
Grew up there in the 50s 60s and early 70s. Not a bad place to grow up back then but you couldn’t pay me enough to live there now. Way too woke, crappy weather, and the largest body of water is Lake Erie, two hours away.
Columbus is growing at a great pace, but the whole identification with city population is silly because Columbus has a smaller metro than most of its peers. Cincinnati despite having a city population of 600,000 less, has over 100,000 more people living in its region. So why boast about the artificially high population ?
Hey, thanks for sharing! The point isn’t to boast about the size of Columbus. The intention is to give people an idea that Columbus isn’t a small town. It has a large population. The difference is as you point out, the suburbs are not as populated. It sounds like you have been to Columbus. What were your impressions of the area?
Your school tax on your property taxes can be much higher then your county property tax,,,,,the Mayor is not that great
but the generosity of the people of Columbus make it what is,,,the government doesn't,,,
One of a handful of cities I have in mind should I choose to leave the gulf coast.
How are they on diversity? Are they accepting of Latins ?
It's very diverse there are many ethnicities in Columbus
“Colombus has bigger populations than Seattle and San Francisco…” yes but count the Metro area, not the actual city. Most people from most big cities live in the metro areas, like Miami for example. The 46th largest city in the US, but the 8th largest metro because nobody lives IN the city they live IN the metro area. Columbus metro area is ranked in the 30’s
What are some good neighborhoods to live in Columbus?
That’s for Miami. Every city different. Not true with its peers like Charlotte Nashville Indianapolis JAX Portland Milwaukee Memphis Austin
Columbus is diverse, however that doesn't translate economically. When it comes to the economic market, the Caucasians still dominate the market. FBA (Black) people here mainly work in service style jobs. Unless they're educated and work in the Healthcare (i.e. MD, RN, LPN, Mental Health), Business (i.e. Accounting), or Government (i.e. Criminal Justice) industries. Columbus is still miles behind when it comes to diversity economically. But that's all by design. There are definitely a lot of Somalis here. And there's a lot of Germans here. I was disappointed that they never had a professional sports team, unlike Cleveland and Cincinnati. And yes, downtown Columbus doesn't have anything special about it. There's not a "special attraction" that makes it known for anything. There's just a bunch of restaurants, some local businesses, and city commerce. If you want to do anything in this city, you must have your own transportation! There are no major train stations. Which is another thing that was supposed to have been established 10 years ago! But again, its due to the politics of ones who control the economic market here. So, if you wanted to go do anything up here, then you do have to drive far, unfortunately. Chillicothe used to be the capital, which is closer to Cincinnati. And how Columbus was made the capital just never made sense to me. But it's part of that 'Rust Belt' of America. And the smaller/mid-sized cities (i.e. Mansfield, Dayton, Youngstown, Canton, Akron, Toledo, etc.) used to be booming back in the day, circa. 1930 - 1980. Those 50 years were marked by immense migration and a population boom by this place. After the 1980's that's when it really began being closed off from the rest of the world so to speak, when it comes to capital cities growing economically. So that's why it's considered a "cow town" and the cost of living isn't that bad (depending on where you live). In conclusion, I have been here since August 2013, and as of July 2024, I am ready to leave here. It's cool for visiting and doing some business, however I wouldn't recommend it for residing. Unless you're older retired, and ready for something slower.
Gloomy, high crime, low cost of living only because it's not a desirable place to live. Where is the proof that the safest large city in the Midwest? How about Madison, Wisconsin, for starters? Definitely safer.
Hey Lisa, thanks for watching the video! So, I think we look at the size of city in different terms. I would consider Madison, which is really nice, to be a medium sized city, not large. Other cities like Chicago, Indy, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Kansas City, etc. are more what I am comparing with Columbus. So, on my mind I am not sure we actually disagree on the merit as much as how we are defining large. What are other areas in the midwest that you like?
Thanks for watching! Do you live in Columbus? I always love to get the opinions from locals on how things are changing
Columbus has the most impatient drivers. They have been voted third most impatient drivers in America. And an impatient driver is a dangerous driver. “Tail Gate city”. Everywhere you drive you will be tail gated. Get ready to disregard the speed limit or you will be passed in the most dangerous situations. Generally, speed over curtsy.
At red light, everyone packs the cars tightly together. When the light turns green, no one gives a two second pause before acceleration and the line of cars stays as close as possible. Everyone is pushing or being pushed. In an accident, you can't tell the Judge - “Everybody else does it.”
I lived there for 40 years.its a frikking ghetto.shots fired,shots fired.you will love it.
Stop miss leading people,I was born and raised in Columbus and I love my City,but please dont try and give out information just because you think you did some research and been living here for just ah few months and you trying to sum up the City off of your couple of months experience,Columbus is dangerous now if you living in a safe community like any other state or city,then yeah you going think everything is nice and sweet,but please believe me them nice communities have there Big share of crime too,but you can come here and be much safer as in weather wise,meaning we dont have to worry about no earthquakes,hurricanes or any other crazy mess like that,but please dont act like Columbus is just some small little town like Mayberry,because alot of people catches and feels heartache here in my city,this ain't no cow town,but yeah I do love my city,I just hate when people visit here and they think they can sum up the city just because of there little visit and safe experience here,there's just no possible way you can do that and doing research on your computer you might just be getting incorrect information, I know our population is well over 800,000,back in 2000-2001 we had a bigger population than Cincinnati,Ohio and Miami,Florida put together,now look that up and yes this is the Buckeye City and we are number 1 and always in the top 5 ranking and we love our Buckeyes,but I would recommend you come to Columbus,Ohio,it is a beautiful city on the fact we can enjoy all four seasons and that is a beautiful thing and site to see,love and Blessings to all
Nnnahh!! I'm just passing thru
Don't move to Columbus I've lived here my whole life. There are too many people. You should move to Dayton, Miamisburg, Findlay. Somewhere like that not Columbus.
Planning my move to Columbus from Africa. What’s your advice. Thanks
I'll stay in Columbus Ohio f****** year it's bad out there I can't wait to get my kids I'll be there my sister-in-law died out there
Downtown is the No Go Zone
Hey Janet, thanks for watching and sharing! Take care!
I have a Cousin live in Columbus (C-Bus)
Crime is STILL out of control there. Sucks
As a registered Independent, I don't think that Columbus voting for Biden is anything to brag about, lol. His presidency in just a few short months has been one of the most disastrous in history. Thankfully, the metro area as a whole and its suburban counties are more red. So you do have some choices if you want something along your political lines.
Welcome to Columbus, but if you’re from Cali or New York or any other liberal state, leave your liberal politics behind!! We like our conservative representatives and not our liberal mayor!!
Trust me when I tell you, there are many people who feel the same way you do. Thanks for sharing.
Stop signs and red lights are only a suggestion in Columbus. You can drive as fast as you want and won't get a ticket. The cops only show up for petty shit like your neighbor's dog crapping in your yard. I have been assaulted and the cops said they don't need to show up for that. The same thing happened to my brother. He had to call Clinton Township police and they showed up and the crime was barely in their jurisdiction because Columbus would not respond.
Is it crime free?? Cause I don’t like crime
I agree, crime sucks! Unfortunately, I have never heard of crime free place or I'd live there too. It is lower crime than many midwestern towns. Are you considering moving to Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo yesss !! Because I’m from Peru and the political situation has became too dangerous and I’m planning on moving there
Wow, Peru? I have always wanted to visit. I am sorry the conditions aren't good right now. What stands out to you about Columbus?
@@BrothaontheGo yesss!!! Sadly it is a bad situation for us in this country .. I don’t know really I just feel connected to Columbus Ohio also because I love the cold weather and the city itself 😀
Nice, I haven't had the opportunity to visit Columbus yet either, but the folks in the comment section have been so nice! I really want to visit too! Are you considering any other cities in America?
Don’t come down here. They shooting. Stay where y’all at we ain’t got room.
I heard
Columbus incorporates cows into its metro population 😂
I live 40 miles away and I avoid cbus like the plague.. awful city
Don't move to Columbus