2025 Compare Cities Health:
Shirley, NY vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- There are 268 physicians per 100,000 people in Columbia.
- There are 246 physicians per 100,000 people in Shirley.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Shirley, NYColumbia, SCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)61  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock87.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.246  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Shirley    7 Reviews

Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has  More

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Over 12 years ago

High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice  More

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Over 12 years ago

nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class  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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