Columbia, TN vs Glendale, CA
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
63.7
#1743 nationally
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 24). Columbia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 193). Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 15.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Glendale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 62.9 (#1813) |
| Population | 47,445 | 187,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $1,197,708 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 193 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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