Columbia, VA Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
95.1
Less expensive
4.9% lower
than the US average
8.7% lower
than the Virginia average
Columbia, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% lower than the U.S. average and 8.7% lower than the average for Virginia.

Columbia, VA

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $198,900, which is 41.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.0% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. 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 30.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $38,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, VA is fairly reasonable compared to other areas. The median home cost is around $170,000 and the median rent is $850 per month. According to Best Places, the cost of living index in Columbia is 8% lower than the US national average and groceries are 6% less expensive than the national average. Utility costs are also slightly lower than the national average. Overall, Columbia offers a reasonable cost of living for those looking for a small-town atmosphere with access to larger cities like Richmond and Charlottesville nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaVirginiaUnited States
  95.1104.2100.0
  96.799.6100
  106.4103.1100.0
  54.0112.9100.0
  $198,900$343,200$338,100
  102.1%99.3%100.0%
  95.999.4100.0
  127.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

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