Columbia, TN vs Milwaukie, OR
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
Milwaukie
70
#1145 nationally
Milwaukie leads in crime level (5.3 vs 15.7). Milwaukie leads in walk score (53 vs 24). Milwaukie leads in median household income ($78,676 vs $58,110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Milwaukie, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 70 (#1145) |
| Population | 47,445 | 21,594 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $522,702 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $78,676 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | D+9.7 |
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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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70 Score
Milwaukie, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,702
Population
21,594
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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