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Columbia, TN vs Hernando, MS

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Highlights
Are people in Hernando older or younger than people in Columbia?
- The Median Age in Hernando is 1.9 years older than in Columbia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hernando or Columbia?
- Hernando housing costs are 12.7% less expensive than Columbia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hernando or Columbia?
- The average commute for residents of Hernando is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Columbia.

Things to do in Columbia?
Columbia, Tennessee lies within Maury county providing residents entertainment options from exploring James K Polk Home & Museum to swimming at Riverside Pool combined with shops like Maury Square and job prospects through Maury Regional Medical Center

Things to do in Hernando?
Located just outside Memphis is Hernando -- a charming suburban town featuring picturesque Country clubs and golf courses plus an array of unique eateries available downtown while historic attractions like Civil War era homes are perfect for learning more about the area’s past.

 Columbia, TNHernando, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,730329,725,481
 Median Income$50,892  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$345,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Columbia    7 Reviews

I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far  More

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Over 16 years ago

The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few  More

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Reviews for Hernando    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Very hot but still a nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

We moved to Hernando, MS a year ago as a result of a job transfer. We no longer have children in school, so the quality of education isn't an issue. Our daughter  More

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