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Columbia, SC vs Warren, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Warren or is it cheaper to live in Columbia?
- Warren is 14.4% less expensive than Columbia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Warren or Columbia?
- Warren housing costs are 71.7% less expensive than Columbia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Columbia or is Health Care more affordable in Warren.
- Health related expenses are 23.2% less in Warren.
 Columbia, SCWarren, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.8100
 Food & Groceries96.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.6100
 Housing58.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$80,600$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.4100
 Miscellaneous92.9  Unlock100
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 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 Warren    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Warren is the absolute worst place in the state of Ohio. I've lived all of Ohio in cities and towns large and small. I thought the Dayton area was the worst I've ever  More

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I was robbed in the parking lot in front of walmart. i call 911 and the dispatcher told me to shut up for describing the robber details. i quickly leave walmart to find  More

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Over 5 years ago

Was born here, am a retired senior and snow bird living most winters in the south usually return to Warren area in summer months to reunite with remaining family and  More

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