Columbia, SC vs Parma Heights, OH
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
73.8
#670 nationally
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
Parma Heights leads in crime level (0.8 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 24.5 min). Parma Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Parma Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 82.7 (#21) |
| Population | 142,416 | 20,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $224,246 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $57,197 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+31.5 |
C
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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