| | Sykesville, MD | Columbus, IN | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 83.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.8 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Health | 84.1 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 155.2 | 70.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $504,800 | $230,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,710.0% | 9,870.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 104.3 | 69.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 120.3 | 102.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Sykesville 
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A nice place to live except Maryland is heavy handed on Taxes and does not provide enough incentives for retirees to More
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Reviews for Columbus 
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I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However, More
Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation. More
Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities More
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