| | Columbus, MS | Allegany, NY | United States |
| Overall | 75.4 | 73.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.3 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 104.4 | 107.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 41.4 | 40.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $142,500 | $181,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,360.0% | 10,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.6 | 71.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 78.8 | 107.1 | 100 |
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Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We More
I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the More
I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I More
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