Columbia, NJ Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
104.7
More expensive
4.7% higher
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the New Jersey average
Columbia, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for New Jersey.

Columbia, NJ

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $295,400, which is 12.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.6% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $53,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, NJ is generally very affordable. In terms of housing costs, the median home cost in Columbia is around $230,000—one of the lowest in the region. Rent averages around $1,200 a month for a one-bedroom apartment and slightly more for a two-bedroom. When it comes to groceries and other basic amenities, prices are similar to those across the country. Overall, the cost of living in Columbia makes it an attractive place for people looking to save money while still enjoying access to great schools, beautiful parks, and plenty of entertainment options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaNew JerseyUnited States
  104.7119.8100.0
  106.1105.8100
  98.796.9100.0
  82.1136.4100.0
  $295,400$432,100$338,100
  102.3%109.2%100.0%
  110.8127.7100.0
  104.6112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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