Cities Similar to Columbia, SC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Columbia, SC
1. Lakeland, FL
122,264 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$256K
Rent estimate
$1,300/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Tallahassee, FL
202,221 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$233K
Rent estimate
$1,275/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. High Point, NC
116,926 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$206K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Fayetteville, NC
209,468 people · Southeast
COL Index
92.0
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Tuscaloosa, AL
111,338 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Portsmouth, VA
96,793 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$243K
Rent estimate
$1,420/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Hampton, VA
137,098 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$278K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Baton Rouge, LA
227,470 people · Southeast
COL Index
91.0
Home value
$234K
Rent estimate
$1,125/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Daytona Beach, FL
82,485 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$230K
Rent estimate
$1,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. North Port, FL
88,934 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$247K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Columbia
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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