Columbia, TN vs Oregon City, 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
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 15.7). Oregon City leads in walk score (38 vs 24). Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $58,110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, TN | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1743) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 47,445 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,699 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $58,110 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.6 | D+9.7 |
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
66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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