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Side-by-side: Columbia, SC vs Augusta, GA
Figures are for incorporated city limits unless noted. Crime rates are citywide and can hide neighborhood variation — see methodology.
| Metric | Columbia, SC | Augusta, GA | U.S. baseline | Context / gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,300 | 201,504 | N/A | City limits only (not metro / MSA) |
| Median household income | $48,200 | $53,134 | $78,538 | 39% below national average |
| Median home value | $220,000 | $162,900 | $303,400 | 27% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Median rent | $1,100 | $1,087 | $1,348 | 18% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Housing cost index | 90 | 67 | 100 | 100 = U.S. average (ACS home + rent) |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% | County LAUS rate, not city-only |
| Avg commute | 22 min | 21 min | 25 min | 12% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Violent crime rate | 62 / 100k | Unavailable | 602.7 / 100k | FBI data gap for at least one city |
| Property crime rate | 68 / 100k | Unavailable | 3084.9 / 100k | FBI data gap for at least one city |
| Sunny days | 220 days | 256 days | 266 days | 17% below national average |
| Summer high | 92°F | 92°F | 87°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
| Winter low | 34°F | 42°F | 34°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
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