| | Columbia, SC | Oceanside, CA | United States |
| Overall | 87.4 | 154.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 108.3 | 100 |
| Health | 115.3 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.4 | 239.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $204,100 | $786,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,890.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.4 | 112.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.9 | 153.3 | 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 Oceanside 
20 Reviews
I've lived in here since 1988, left in 1995 and came back in 2005. I will always love Oceanside. You have to come check it out. It has changed so drastically and there More
from oceanside ca love the city always love the beach life u can't get anywhere else yes... it has been cleaned up and welcomes people from all over . I miss my More
Moved to O'Side Nov 1988 (Lived there from 78 thru 79 prior to moving back in 88). 78-1979 was a Fun, Good, Relaxing Time to Live in O'Side- Low Crime Rate, Low More
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