College Station, 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
College Station leads in crime level (4.7 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in cost of living index (100 vs 110). Columbia leads in median household income ($54,095 vs $52,397).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Columbia, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 73.8 (#670) |
| Population | 125,192 | 142,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $230,662 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $54,095 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 21.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+33.5 |
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72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
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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