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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
6/12
Median Home
$241k
Jobs
+2.6%
City B
Dayton
Ohio
Wins
6/12
Median Home
$168k
Jobs
+1.6%
Home price
-30%
Dayton vs Columbia
Job growth
-1.0pp
Dayton vs Columbia
Schools
-0.2
Dayton vs Columbia
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Detailed comparison
Columbia Dayton
Costs
0–3Columbia
$241k
Median Home Price
$168k Win
DaytonColumbia
$1,300/mo
Median Rent
$950/mo Win
DaytonColumbia
86
Cost Index
76 Win
DaytonQuality of Life
2–3Columbia
Win6.4/10
Schools
6.2/10
DaytonColumbia
Win5.8/10
Safety
5.4/10
DaytonColumbia
38
Walk Score
48 Win
DaytonColumbia
44
Bike Score
46 Win
DaytonColumbia
22
Transit Score
30 Win
DaytonOpportunity
2–0Columbia
Win2.6%
Job Growth
1.6%
DaytonColumbia
Win6.9/10
Nabelly Score
6.5/10
DaytonDemographics
2–0Columbia
Win138,053
Population
137,644
DaytonColumbia
Win134
Area (sq mi)
56
DaytonLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Columbia, SC wins 6 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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