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San Mateo, CA vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- There are 268 physicians per 100,000 people in Columbia.
- There are 302 physicians per 100,000 people in San Mateo.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 San Mateo, CAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)45  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock87.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.302  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  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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