Ardmore, OK vs Columbia, SC
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.
Ardmore
76.7
#321 nationally
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
Columbia leads in crime level (21.1 vs 31.3). Ardmore leads in cost of living index (90 vs 100). Columbia leads in median household income ($54,095 vs $49,408).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ardmore, OK | Columbia, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#321) | 73.8 (#670) |
| Population | 24,847 | 142,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,963 | $230,662 |
| Median Household Income | $49,408 | $54,095 |
| Average Commute | 16.4 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 31.3 | 21.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | R+33.5 |
C
76.7 Score
Ardmore, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,963
Population
24,847
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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