| | Auburn, AL | Columbia, SC | United States |
| Overall | 91.9 | 87.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.2 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Health | 122.0 | 115.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 93.9 | 58.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $335,000 | $204,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,130.0% | 10,890.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 79.7 | 76.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 87.7 | 92.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Unless you’re a college student or under 30, dont move here cause there is nothing to do. I grew up here and the university used to bring in great concerts but these More
Went to Auburn University for 4 years and stayed living here for an additional year. First thing: if you aren’t in classes, dont care for college football, or don’t More
Auburn is a very nice place to live and raise a family. Compared to New York where i'm from, living in Auburn is much cheaper. This is a college town so there isn't any More
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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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