Columbus, TX Cost of Living


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Columbus cost of living score
82.3
Less expensive
17.7% lower
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the Texas average
Columbus, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.7% lower than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for Texas.

Columbus, TX

Housing costs in Columbus?
A typical home costs $264,300, which is 21.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.2% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 43.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Columbus?
To live comfortably in Columbus, Texas, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus?
Columbus, TX has a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in Texas. The overall cost of living index for Columbus is 82, which is below the national average of 100. Housing costs are also lower than the national average with median home price hovering around $100,000 and a median monthly rent of $735. Other living expenses such as food, transportation and utilities are usually slightly below average due to the small town atmosphere. In general, Columbus is an affordable place to live and offers its residents good value for their money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbusTexasUnited States
  82.394.2100.0
  97.693.7100
  115.7100.0100.0
  69.583.5100.0
  $264,300$297,600$338,100
  100.9%99.2%100.0%
  70.5103.3100.0
  76.883.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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