| | Columbus, GA | Huntsville, AL | United States |
| Overall | 78.0 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.0 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Health | 99.8 | 123.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 43.8 | 76.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $140,900 | $259,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,400.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 79.8 | 80.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 99.8 | 85.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Columbus 
9 Reviews
I have lived here for 6.5 years. In-town is cute with nice restaurants and sometimes music. It hasn’t realized it’s full potential though. Houses are still reasonably More
no,nonono NEVER MOVE HERE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. as someone who is almost out of highschool and i can finally go to my homecountry after 10 years of begging to move, never More
This once beautiful and safe town is now crime ridden and trashy courtesy of Theresa Tomlinson’s 2 terms as mayor. Even if you live in the north end you are no longer More
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Reviews for Huntsville 
53 Reviews
Low cost of living, and all the amenities you need within a short distance. However, the city really hasn't gone through gentrification. There isn't a "nice" part of More
Everyone is always like “Huntsville is so up and coming”, which it is, but it’s forcing people out of their homes. They’ve created more jobs and places to live but not More
Everyone is always like “Huntsville is so up and coming”, which it is, but it’s forcing people out of their homes. They’ve created more jobs and places to live but not More
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