Brentwood, TN 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.
Brentwood
64.4
#1691 nationally
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
Brentwood leads in crime level (1.6 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in walk score (35 vs 4). Brentwood leads in median household income ($181,576 vs $54,095).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, TN | Columbia, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1691) | 73.8 (#670) |
| Population | 45,265 | 142,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,402,029 | $230,662 |
| Median Household Income | $181,576 | $54,095 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 4 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 21.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+33.5 |
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64.4 Score
Brentwood, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,402,029
Population
45,265
Crime
Low
Walk Score
4
Southeast
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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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