Columbia, SC vs Pinellas Park, 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
Pinellas Park
72.9
#813 nationally
Pinellas Park leads in crime level (6.4 vs 21.1). Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 23 min). Pinellas Park leads in median household income ($62,306 vs $54,095).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Pinellas Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 72.9 (#813) |
| Population | 142,416 | 53,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $305,323 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $62,306 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | R+5.2 |
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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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72.9 Score
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,323
Population
53,456
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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