2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Columbia, TN vs Lilburn, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Lilburn or is it cheaper to live in Columbia?
- Lilburn is 0.9% more expensive than Columbia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lilburn or Columbia?
- Lilburn housing costs are 12.5% more expensive than Columbia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Columbia or is Health Care more affordable in Lilburn.
- Health related expenses are 9.5% less in Lilburn.
 Columbia, TNLilburn, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.2100
 Food & Groceries98.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.6100
 Housing91.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$373,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.6100
 Miscellaneous95.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Columbia    7 Reviews

I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far  More

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Over 16 years ago

The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few  More

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Reviews for Lilburn    5 Reviews

Lilburn is a great place to live. There are several public parks in Lilburn with varied activities available at each park. Lilburn is great for young families,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Lilburn,Ga is a great place to live for those with a family to care for. There are many resturants in and around the area where you can meet up with friends or just  More

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Over 17 years ago

Lilburn is a quiet, safe place to live except traffic and businesses are too far apart. I wish I could walk to the library, bank, store etc. within 5 minutes instead of  More

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