Columbia, SC vs Davenport, 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
Davenport
78.2
#188 nationally
Davenport leads in crime level (15.9 vs 21.1). Davenport leads in walk score (44 vs 35). Davenport leads in median household income ($59,890 vs $54,095).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Davenport, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 78.2 (#188) |
| Population | 142,416 | 100,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $196,244 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $59,890 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 15.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | R+3.9 |
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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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78.2 Score
Davenport, IA
Mid-size Iowa city with community character
Median Home
$196,244
Population
100,354
Crime
High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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