HEAD TO HEAD
Brunswick vs Columbia
Brunswick and Columbia split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Brunswick, GA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Columbia, MO
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Brunswick | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 86 | 86 |
| Affordable to rent | 71 | 79 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 99 ◆ | 86 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 64 ◆ | 58 |
| Big-city amenities | 13 | 47 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Brunswick | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $324K | $324K |
| Typical rent | $1,649/mo | $1,427/mo |
| Average temperature | 21.2°C | 17.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.73 kWh/m²/day | 4.54 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #360 | #219 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.