| | Columbia, SC | Bowling Green, OH | United States |
| Overall | 87.4 | 84.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Health | 115.3 | 88.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.4 | 72.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $204,100 | $214,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,890.0% | 9,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.4 | 74.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.9 | 110.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Columbia 
50 Reviews
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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Reviews for Bowling Green 
6 Reviews
THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR More
Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and More
Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy More
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