Columbia, SC vs Longview, 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
73.8
#670 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in walk score (35 vs 28). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 20.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 142,416 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | R+42.3 |
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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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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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