Columbia, AL Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
80.4
Less expensive
19.6% lower
than the US average
4.4% lower
than the Alabama average
Columbia, Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6% lower than the U.S. average and 4.4% higher than the average for Alabama.

Columbia, AL

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $125,700, which is 62.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.3% less expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.8% cheaper than the state average of $940.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, Alabama, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, AL is quite affordable. Grocery and housing prices are both below national averages, making it an especially attractive place to live for those on a budget. The median home value is around $114,000, which is much lower than the national median home value of $183,000. Utilities are also relatively low compared to other parts of the country. Overall, Columbia is an economically friendly area for people looking for an affordable place to settle down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaAlabamaUnited States
  80.484.1100.0
  9494.4100
  118.9118.9100.0
  36.256.6100.0
  $125,700$214,000$338,100
  101.7%101.2%100.0%
  82.485.9100.0
  77.771.0100.0

   100=National Average

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