Columbia, TN vs Hesperia, 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
Hesperia
58.8
#1952 nationally
Columbia leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 42.4 min). Columbia leads in walk score (24 vs 16). Columbia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Hesperia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 58.8 (#1952) |
| Population | 47,445 | 100,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $466,275 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $67,698 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 42.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | R+2.1 |
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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58.8 Score
Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
Pacific
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