Columbus, NE Cost of Living


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Columbus cost of living score
84.8
Less expensive
15.2% lower
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the Nebraska average
Columbus, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% higher than the average for Nebraska.

Columbus, NE

Housing costs in Columbus?
A typical home costs $234,600, which is 30.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.8% more expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.8% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Columbus?
To live comfortably in Columbus, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus?
The cost of living in Columbus, NE is quite affordable. The city’s overall cost of living index score is 82.6, which is lower than the U.S. average of 100. This means that overall, necessities such as housing, food, and transportation are cheaper here than the national average. Housing costs in particular are very reasonable with a median home price of $133,800 and an average rent for a two-bedroom apartment at $773 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also relatively inexpensive compared to many other cities throughout the U.S., making Columbus a great place to live for those who are looking for quality and affordability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbusNebraskaUnited States
  84.887.8100.0
  96.494.9100
  148.5131.3100.0
  59.570.3100.0
  $234,600$228,100$338,100
  94.5%95.0%100.0%
  57.676.1100.0
  113.8114.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Columbus is a mediocre town that has started to proliferate. The housing market is terrible; finding a place to rent at a reasonable price is next to impossible. It's  More

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