Columbia, MS Cost of Living


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Marion County / Columbia / Zip Codes

Columbia cost of living score
75.5
Less expensive
24.5% lower
than the US average
4.1% lower
than the Mississippi average
Columbia, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.5% lower than the U.S. average and 4.1% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Columbia, MS

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $125,800, which is 62.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.0% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.2% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, MS is relatively low compared to other parts of the US. The median home value in Columbia is approximately $92,000, and the median monthly rent is around $715. Groceries and other necessities are also reasonably priced in Columbia. In addition, the city has a low income tax rate and no sales tax on groceries. Overall, the cost of living in Columbia is quite affordable and makes for a great place to live for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaMississippiUnited States
  75.578.7100.0
  94.394.9100
  102.2101.9100.0
  34.448.6100.0
  $125,800$155,300$338,100
  101.2%97.1%100.0%
  85.883.4100.0
  53.363.1100.0

   100=National Average

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