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Homestead, FL vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- Columbia has 23.8% less rainy days than Homestead.
- Columbia has 13.9% less Sunny Days than Homestead.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbia scores 12.5% better than Homestead
 Homestead, FLColumbia, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny252  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low55  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index7.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3022443
Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 7 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 7 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  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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