Columbus, NC Cost of Living


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Columbus cost of living score
91.3
Less expensive
8.7% lower
than the US average
0.3% higher
than the North Carolina average
Columbus, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% lower than the U.S. average and 0.3% lower than the average for North Carolina.

Columbus, NC

Housing costs in Columbus?
A typical home costs $333,400, which is 1.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.2% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Columbus?
To live comfortably in Columbus, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $63,720 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus?
The cost of living in Columbus, NC is relatively low compared to the national average. This is largely due to the fact that there are numerous affordable housing options, as well as a low unemployment rate and reasonably priced goods and services. The median home cost is about $149,000, which is significantly lower than many other parts of the country. In addition, utility costs are quite affordable when compared to other areas. All in all, living in Columbus can be an affordable option for those looking to find an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbusNorth CarolinaUnited States
  91.391.0100.0
  98.296.5100
  124.3107.2100.0
  85.483.1100.0
  $333,400$289,300$338,100
  93.4%99.2%100.0%
  76.583.9100.0
  101.289.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Columbus has a perfect climate with distinct seasons. It's much cooler in summer than Charleston SC and warmer in winter than Richond VA, Of all the places we've lived,  More

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