Bradenton, FL 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
Bradenton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 24.5 min). Columbia leads in cost of living index (100 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Columbia, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 73.8 (#670) |
| Population | 57,076 | 142,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $230,662 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $54,095 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 21.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+33.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Columbia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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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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