Beaumont, TX vs Columbia, SC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
Columbia leads in crime level (21.1 vs 31.2). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 19.7 min). Columbia leads in walk score (35 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Columbia, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 73.8 (#670) |
| Population | 112,193 | 142,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $230,662 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $54,095 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 21.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+33.5 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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73.8 Score
Columbia, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$230,662
Population
142,416
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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