Columbia, SC vs Midwest City, OK
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
Midwest City
80.3
#84 nationally
Midwest City leads in crime level (9.5 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 22.6 min). Columbia leads in walk score (35 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Midwest City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 80.3 (#84) |
| Population | 142,416 | 58,086 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $170,509 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $56,811 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | R+1.7 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Midwest City, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$170,509
Population
58,086
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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