| | Arlington, VA | Columbia, SC | United States |
| Overall | 164.3 | 87.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 115.2 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Health | 100.6 | 115.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 269.4 | 58.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $750,500 | $204,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 10,890.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 122.5 | 76.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 146.7 | 92.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Arlington 
36 Reviews
Lived here 17 years, amazing More
Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The More
We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the More
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Reviews for Columbia 50 Reviews
I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend More
Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are More
I moved to Columbia for graduate school and although it is a giant step up from my small, out-of-state hometown, I became bored and restless here in less than a year. More
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