Columbus, GA Rankings

Columbus, Georgia is a city located off the Chattahoochee River in the western part of the state. It is the county seat of Muscogee County and has a population of over 200,000 people. According to BestPlaces' rankings, Columbus ranks well in terms of quality of life, which includes factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education, entertainment options, healthcare services and more. In particular, it ranked first in Georgia for its overall cost-of-living index and fourth for its violent crime rate. Additionally, Columbus also ranks highly in housing affordability and job opportunities with an unemployment rate lower than the national average. Overall, it's no surprise that Columbus offers excellent living conditions for its residents.

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