| | Columbia, SC | Vacaville, CA | United States |
| Overall | 87.4 | 134.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 108.2 | 100 |
| Health | 115.3 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.4 | 192.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $204,100 | $580,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,890.0% | 10,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.4 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.9 | 124.1 | 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 Vacaville 10 Reviews
I am a former Bay Area resident who moved to Vacaville to escape the ridiculous cost of living in the Bay. Now, if you are coming from the Bay, this place can seem more More
It’s not a bad or dangerous place to live but I believe it doesn’t deserve the 5 stars most people are giving it. I have no idea where these people lived before moving More
If you enjoy a sophisticated urban environment, if you're single, if you're highly educated and appreciate access to continuing higher education at the post-graduate More
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