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Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Columbia
South Carolina
Wins
8/12
Median Home
$241k
Jobs
+2.6%
City B
Billings
Montana
Wins
4/12
Median Home
$378k
Jobs
+2.1%
Home price
+57%
Billings vs Columbia
Job growth
-0.5pp
Billings vs Columbia
Schools
+0.3
Billings vs Columbia
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Detailed comparison
Columbia Billings
Costs
3–0Columbia
Win$241k
Median Home Price
$378k
BillingsColumbia
Win$1,300/mo
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
BillingsColumbia
Win86
Cost Index
95
BillingsQuality of Life
2–3Columbia
6.4/10
Schools
6.7/10 Win
BillingsColumbia
5.8/10
Safety
6.9/10 Win
BillingsColumbia
38
Walk Score
44 Win
BillingsColumbia
Win44
Bike Score
40
BillingsColumbia
Win22
Transit Score
18
BillingsOpportunity
1–1Columbia
Win2.6%
Job Growth
2.1%
BillingsColumbia
6.9/10
Nabelly Score
7/10 Win
BillingsDemographics
2–0Columbia
Win138,053
Population
117,116
BillingsColumbia
Win134
Area (sq mi)
44
BillingsLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Columbia, SC wins 8 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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