Columbia, PA Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
99.5
Less expensive
0.5% lower
than the US average
5.2% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Columbia, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.5% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Columbia, PA

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $244,900, which is 27.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.9% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $46,800 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
Columbia borough, PA has a low cost of living compared to the national average. The median home value in Columbia borough is approximately $160,000, which is significantly lower than the national median home value of around $220,000. Additionally, the median household income in Columbia borough is approximately $48,000 per year while the national average is around $61,000. As such, residents of Columbia borough have an easier time affording everyday living costs and necessities as well as luxuries like travel or dining out. Tax rates are also relatively low in this area compared to other parts of Pennsylvania and many other states across the country. All-in-all, Columbia Borough provides an attractive option for those looking for affordable living expenses without sacrificing quality of life or access to amenities and activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaPennsylvaniaUnited States
  99.594.6100.0
  101.8100.3100
  112.2101.1100.0
  74.380.5100.0
  $244,900$242,800$338,100
  105.6%98.2%100.0%
  90.6104.0100.0
  113.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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