Calexico, CA vs Columbia, TN
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.
Calexico
69.2
#1239 nationally
Columbia
63.7
#1743 nationally
Calexico leads in crime level (4.0 vs 15.7). Calexico leads in walk score (44 vs 24). Columbia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calexico, CA | Columbia, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1239) | 63.7 (#1743) |
| Population | 38,224 | 47,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,191 | $376,699 |
| Median Household Income | $51,667 | $58,110 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+44.6 |
D+
69.2 Score
Calexico, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,191
Population
38,224
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
63.7 Score
Columbia, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,699
Population
47,445
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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