Columbia, KY Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
72.3
Less expensive
27.7% lower
than the US average
12.2% lower
than the Kentucky average
Columbia, Kentucky gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.7% lower than the U.S. average and 12.2% higher than the average for Kentucky.

Columbia, KY

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $123,400, which is 63.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.5% less expensive than the average Kentucky home, at $194,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.8% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, Kentucky, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, KY is quite affordable. The median home price is only around $128,000, which is much lower than the national average. Groceries and other essential items are also fairly inexpensive. There are a variety of local businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, and retail outlets, that offer competitive prices for their goods and services. In terms of utilities, the rates are similar to what you would find elsewhere in the country. Overall, Columbia offers an excellent quality of life at an affordable price point.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaKentuckyUnited States
  72.382.3100.0
  93.194.2100
  102.2102.2100.0
  35.556.9100.0
  $123,400$194,300$338,100
  93.1%92.9%100.0%
  62.489.1100.0
  73.077.5100.0

   100=National Average

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