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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Columbia, TN vs Opelika, AL

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Are people in Opelika older or younger than people in Columbia?
- The Median Age in Opelika is 5.8 years older than in Columbia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Opelika or Columbia?
- Opelika housing costs are 27.8% less expensive than Columbia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Opelika or Columbia?
- The average commute for residents of Opelika is 8.2 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 Opelika?
Opelika, AL is a small city with a rich cultural history situated on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in East Alabama. Home to Auburn University and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, Opelika has become known for its vibrant arts scene and historic downtown area.

 Columbia, TNOpelika, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,810329,725,481
 Median Income$50,892  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$345,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.41  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Columbia    7 Reviews
T · Columbia, TN
Charm and Quality of Life
Over 9 years ago

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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Rose · Nashville, TN
Columbia, Tennessee
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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Marla  · Columbia, TN
Nice climate
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 Opelika    1 Reviews
Michelle · Opelika, AL
Life in Opelika
Over 9 years ago

Traffic is terrible...To many restaurants and banks..Nothing to do ..we need a theme park or somewhere to go and ride rides and enjoy family ..Cut out city  More

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