Best for affordability: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and tax burden.
What Stands Out
A quick read on this comparison
Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.
Biggest tradeoff: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
Potential dealbreaker: Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 126,118 | 142,416 |
| Elevation | 610 ft(186 m) | 292 ft(89 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $419,601 | $222,940 |
| Median Rent | $1,670 | $1,465 |
| Median Income | $70,451 | $54,095 |
| Rent Burden | 28% | 32% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr | 313 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 71°F | 75°F |
| Comfort Score | 74/100Great | 81/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 41°F | 34°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 66"(168 cm) | 48"(122 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3"(8 cm) | 0"(0 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 43 (Avg)13 days > 100 | AQI 44 (Avg)20 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 65 / 100 | 61 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.3/10 | 4.6/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 78%Cable: 97% | Fiber: 41%Cable: 94% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 31.5 years | 28.3 years |
| College Educated | 40% | 45% |
| Remote Workers | 13% | 8% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
Plan a first lookWays to plan a first visit or connect with a relevant local partner. | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Murfreesboro | Featured Local Partner ADYour logo Partner spot available For organizations that can help someone land in Columbia |
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