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Columbia, SC lined up against 4 peer cities. Best value in each row is highlighted.
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Tallahassee, FL | Visalia, CA | Billings, MT | Green Bay, WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabelly Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Median Home | $241k | $278k | $398k | $378k | $269k |
| Median Rent | $1,300 | $1,350 | $1,700 | $1,500 | $1,150 |
| Cost Index | 86 | 91 | 100 | 95 | 87 |
| Schools | 6.4/10 | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Safety | 5.8/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Walk Score | 38 | 32 | 40 | 44 | 46 |
| Job Growth | +2.6% | +2.3% | +2.4% | +2.1% | +1.8% |