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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
McAllen
Texas
Wins
8/12
Median Home
$232k
Jobs
+3.8%
City B
Columbia
South Carolina
Wins
3/12
Median Home
$241k
Jobs
+2.6%
Home price
+4%
Columbia vs McAllen
Job growth
-1.2pp
Columbia vs McAllen
Schools
-1.0
Columbia vs McAllen
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Detailed comparison
McAllen Columbia
Costs
3–0McAllen
Win$232k
Median Home Price
$241k
ColumbiaMcAllen
Win$1,100/mo
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
ColumbiaMcAllen
Win83
Cost Index
86
ColumbiaQuality of Life
2–2McAllen
Win7.4/10
Schools
6.4/10
ColumbiaMcAllen
Win7.2/10
Safety
5.8/10
ColumbiaMcAllen
38
Walk Score
38
ColumbiaMcAllen
42
Bike Score
44 Win
ColumbiaMcAllen
20
Transit Score
22 Win
ColumbiaOpportunity
2–0McAllen
Win3.8%
Job Growth
2.6%
ColumbiaMcAllen
Win7.1/10
Nabelly Score
6.9/10
ColumbiaDemographics
1–1McAllen
Win143,268
Population
138,053
ColumbiaMcAllen
52
Area (sq mi)
134 Win
ColumbiaLifestyle radar
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The verdict
McAllen, TX 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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