SC·Deep South / Southeast Coast
Columbia
“Columbia college town”
Hot HumidSouthernCollege Town
The Pulse
Population
138k
Rent, 1BR
$1,100/mo
Walk / Transit
44 · 25
Safety
C+
The Scene
University of South Carolina is the state flagship — 35k students. Football Saturdays are sacred.
Hot humid capital city, very affordable, game-day culture dominates.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,100
Groceries
$370
Utilities
$135
Transit
$82
Estimated total$1,687/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
52.4°
Summer
79.9°
South50.4″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
44
Transit
25
Car-dependent — You'll need wheels to do anything
Schools here · 5