Verdict
Columbia leads on Affordability, Educational Attainment, while San Diego leads on Safety, Weather.
Score Comparison
Affordability
MO
67
✓ winsCA
58
Educational Attainment
MO
90
✓ winsCA
76
Safety
MO
64
CA
70
✓ winsWeather
MO
47
CA
72
✓ winsLivability
MO
68
CA
68
Full Comparison
| Metric | Columbia | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,172 | 1,383,987 |
| Median Income | $60,455 | $98,657 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $997 ✓ | $2,080 |
| Median Home Value | $248,600 ✓ | $783,300 |
| Median Age | 29 | 36 |
| HS Graduation | 95% ✓ | 90% |
| Bachelor's+ | 55% ✓ | 49% |
| Broadband Access | 88% | 94% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 49% ✓ | 48% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min ✓ | 26 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 4.68 | 4.34 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 26.34 | 18.41 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | 57°F | 65°F |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | 16" | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 42" | 10" |