Columbia, SC vs Maitland, FL
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
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 21.1). Maitland leads in median household income ($89,871 vs $54,095). Columbia leads in cost of living index (100 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 142,416 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Columbia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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