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Columbia, SC vs Stillwater, OK

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Is it cheaper to live in Stillwater or is it cheaper to live in Columbia?
- Stillwater is 7.4% less expensive than Columbia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stillwater or Columbia?
- Stillwater housing costs are 7.2% more expensive than Columbia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Columbia or is Health Care more affordable in Stillwater.
- Health related expenses are 11.4% more in Stillwater.
 Columbia, SCStillwater, OKUnited States
 Overall87.480.9100
 Food & Groceries96.097.9100
 Health115.3128.5100
 Housing58.462.6100
 Median Home Cost$204,100$209,600$338,100
 Utilities10,890.0%9,850.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation76.467.5100
 Miscellaneous92.997.8100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 1 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 Stillwater    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Let me introduce my self. My parents are from Cuba, I was born in St. Charles, MO. Although I have not lived in Oklahoma yet, one of my best friends live in Stillwater.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Crime in Stillwater is very low -- only 1-2 murders per year max. Property crime is also low except around the OSU campus where students take things from each other.   More

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Over 16 years ago

Stillwater is a great small college town that is home to Oklahoma State  More

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