Columbia, TN vs Oak Harbor, 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
63.7
#1743 nationally
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Oak Harbor leads in crime level (3.1 vs 15.7). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 26.5 min). Columbia leads in cost of living index (96 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 47,445 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | D+16.6 |
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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C-
70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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