Columbus City, IA Cost of Living


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Columbus City cost of living score
76.3
Less expensive
23.7% lower
than the US average
4.7% lower
than the Iowa average
Columbus City, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% higher than the average for Iowa.

Columbus City, IA

Housing costs in Columbus City?
A typical home costs $98,400, which is 70.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.5% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus City costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Columbus City?
To live comfortably in Columbus City, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus City?
The cost of living in Columbus City, IA is generally considered to be relatively low compared to the national average. Rent for a one bedroom apartment typically ranges from $400 - $750 per month, and groceries are also reasonably priced. Utility costs tend to be slightly higher than the national average but still reasonable. Overall, people looking to stretch their budget in Columbus City can find plenty of affordable options available.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbus CityIowaUnited States
  76.380.1100.0
  92.194.4100
  117.2108.2100.0
  29.455.4100.0
  $98,400$194,900$338,100
  101.1%98.5%100.0%
  75.571.4100.0
  83.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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