| | Columbia, SC | Round Rock, TX | United States |
| Overall | 87.4 | 116.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 94.1 | 100 |
| Health | 115.3 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.4 | 151.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $204,100 | $431,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,890.0% | 10,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.4 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.9 | 103.6 | 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 Round Rock 
28 Reviews
I plan on relocating from Amarillo to Round Rock or one of the suburbs north of Austin with my wife and kids. I would like to know what people can tell me about the job More
Round Rock has a booming real estate market. It is one of the fastest growing communities in America. If you need more info about home buying in Round Rock, or anywhere More
We moved from Southern CA, we first lived at beach for many years in SD, then high desert (Hesperia). BEST MOVE I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!!
The weather is great, the More
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