Columbia, SD Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
78.4
Less expensive
21.6% lower
than the US average
12.2% lower
than the South Dakota average
Columbia, South Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.6% lower than the U.S. average and 12.2% higher than the average for South Dakota.

Columbia, SD

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $161,500, which is 52.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.7% less expensive than the average South Dakota home, at $268,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.3% cheaper than the state average of $910.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, South Dakota, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, SD is relatively low compared to other parts of the United States. Housing costs are very affordable, with an average home costing around $180,000. Utilities are also inexpensive, as electricity, water and other services are provided by municipally owned services that keep rates lower than in most cities. Groceries and food costs remain average for the area, allowing residents to benefit from a quality lifestyle without having to spend too much money on their shopping bill. Taxes are also relatively low in the city compared to many other places throughout the country. All of these factors combine to make Columbia, SD a great place to live at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaSouth DakotaUnited States
  78.489.3100.0
  96.897100
  104.5120.8100.0
  70.082.1100.0
  $161,500$268,000$338,100
  90.5%93.6%100.0%
  58.571.2100.0
  91.577.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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