Average
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12/2/2007
Columbia is a very interesting city. The cost of living is great. This is coming from the perspective of a full-time college student and full-time worker. Nice apartments in decent neighborhoods can be found as cheap as $375 a month. There isn't much crime. The weather is often very fickle. It can be a nice warm 65 degrees one day and a cold, rainy 30 degree day the next. There are some grade educational programs at the high school level; however, for elementary one would have to pay for a private school. There aren't that many good daycare centers that are inexpensive. The college campus is ok. A lot of construction is going on so it's a little difficult to manipulate around campus if you're driving. I would recommend it for families wanting to settle down. There isn't a lot for young people to do unless you plan on driving to St. Louis. The clubs close at 1am!! Also, there isn't a diverse collective of radio stations. I suggest investing in an ipod.
Renae | Columbia, MO