Columbia, MO vs Richardson, TX
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.
Columbia
72.5
#873 nationally
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.5). Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $60,455). Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, MO | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#873) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 129,330 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,680 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $60,455 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+22.2 |
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72.5 Score
Columbia, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$327,680
Population
129,330
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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