Columbia, SC vs Tukwila, WA
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
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
Columbia leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 26.8 min). Tukwila leads in median household income ($76,331 vs $54,095). Columbia leads in cost of living index (100 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#670) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 142,416 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,662 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $54,095 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 21.1 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | D+51.7 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Tukwila, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,581
Population
21,135
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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