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Columbia, SC vs Atlanta, GA

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Highlights
- There are 365 physicians per 100,000 people in Atlanta.
- There are 268 physicians per 100,000 people in Columbia.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Columbia, SCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock31.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)56  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.268  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock92100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

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

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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

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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