Columbia, TN vs Lexington, NC
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
63.7
#1743 nationally
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Columbia leads in median household income ($58,110 vs $36,868). Lexington leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Lexington leads in crime level (12.0 vs 15.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Lexington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 69 (#1265) |
| Population | 47,445 | 19,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $275,047 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $36,868 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | R+47.1 |
D
63.7 Score
Columbia, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,699
Population
47,445
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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