Columbia, TN vs San Bruno, 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
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
San Bruno leads in walk score (56 vs 24). San Bruno leads in median household income ($131,669 vs $58,110). San Bruno leads in crime level (7.0 vs 15.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 47,445 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | D+50.3 |
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
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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