Columbia, SC vs Herriman, UT
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
Herriman
69
#1264 nationally
Herriman leads in crime level (3.2 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in walk score (35 vs 13). Herriman leads in median household income ($115,198 vs $54,095).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Herriman, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 69 (#1264) |
| Population | 142,416 | 60,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $605,128 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $115,198 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+10.2 |
C
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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D+
69 Score
Herriman, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$605,128
Population
60,049
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
West
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