| | Columbia, SC | Los Alamos, NM | United States |
| Overall | 87.4 | 97.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Health | 115.3 | 85.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.4 | 115.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $204,100 | $476,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,890.0% | 9,290.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.4 | 64.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.9 | 106.9 | 100 |
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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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Reviews for Los Alamos 7 Reviews
I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides More
This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your More
November 1, 2010
If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time), More
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