Columbia, TN Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
101.3
More expensive
1.3% higher
than the US average
12.7% higher
than the Tennessee average
Columbia, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.3% higher than the U.S. average and 12.7% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Columbia, TN

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $345,600, which is 2.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.6% more expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $66,240 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, TN is quite affordable. According to Best Places, the median home cost in Columbia is $150,400 which is lower than the Tennessee state average of $156,600. The cost of goods and services like groceries, healthcare, transportation, and utilities are all below the national averages. In addition, Columbia has a low crime rate and plenty of job opportunities. All these factors make it an attractive and economical place to live for both families and individuals alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaTennesseeUnited States
  101.389.9100.0
  98.195.4100
  108.9100.4100.0
  91.579.4100.0
  $345,600$277,400$338,100
  97.8%96.7%100.0%
  103.590.2100.0
  95.984.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far  More

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Over 15 years ago

The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few  More

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