Clarksville, 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.
Clarksville
67.7
#1391 nationally
Columbia
73.8
#670 nationally
Columbia leads in walk score (35 vs 18). Clarksville leads in crime level (11.2 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clarksville, TN | Columbia, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1391) | 73.8 (#670) |
| Population | 180,716 | 142,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,955 | $230,662 |
| Median Household Income | $62,688 | $54,095 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 21.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.4 | R+33.5 |
D+
67.7 Score
Clarksville, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$321,955
Population
180,716
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
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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