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Great Falls, VA vs Columbia, SC

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- There are 268 physicians per 100,000 people in Columbia.
- There are 299 physicians per 100,000 people in Great Falls.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Great Falls, VAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock87.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.299  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
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Reviews for Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 18 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 19 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

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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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