Columbia, SC vs Coralville, IA
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
73.8
#670 nationally
Coralville
79.5
#118 nationally
Coralville leads in crime level (3.6 vs 21.1). Coralville leads in median household income ($67,691 vs $54,095). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 20.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Coralville, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 79.5 (#118) |
| Population | 142,416 | 23,596 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $264,345 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $67,691 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+38.1 |
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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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79.5 Score
Coralville, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,345
Population
23,596
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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