| | Columbia, TN | Gadsden, AL | United States |
| Overall | 101.3 | 79.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.1 | 92.2 | 100 |
| Health | 108.9 | 117.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 91.5 | 23.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $345,600 | $84,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 10,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.5 | 79.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 95.9 | 69.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Columbia 
7 Reviews
I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far More
The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the More
Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few More
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Reviews for Gadsden 2 Reviews
Although employment numbers are relatively high, underemployment is a chronic More
I was born here but lived in two other counties in Alabama. We moved to Gadsden area when I was 8. This place has it's advantages and drawbacks. It is said to be the More
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