Columbia, MO vs Manor, TX
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.
Columbia
72.5
#873 nationally
Manor
73.7
#687 nationally
Manor leads in crime level (3.6 vs 9.5). Columbia leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 33.3 min). Manor leads in median household income ($96,657 vs $60,455).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, MO | Manor, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#873) | 73.7 (#687) |
| Population | 129,330 | 20,209 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,680 | $317,692 |
| Median Household Income | $60,455 | $96,657 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+39.3 |
Data coverage note: Manor is missing data for 1 metric that Columbia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Columbia, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$327,680
Population
129,330
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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73.7 Score
Manor, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$317,692
Population
20,209
Crime
Low
Median Income
$96,657
Southwest
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