| | Kingsport, TN | Columbia, TN | United States |
| Overall | 79.2 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.3 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Health | 97.4 | 108.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 53.9 | 91.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $202,100 | $345,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,240.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.9 | 103.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.9 | 95.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Kingsport 
22 Reviews
I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and More
I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This More
When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so More
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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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