Columbia, SC vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in crime level (6.5 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 27 min). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 142,416 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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