Columbia County, PA Cost of Living


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Columbia cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
13.2% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Columbia Pennsylva County, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.2% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Columbia County, PA

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $178,600, which is 47.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia Pennsylva County, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $34,200 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, PA County is lower than the national average. According to data sources, the Cost of Living in Columbia, PA County is 82.1 compared to 100 nationally. This means that goods and services in this area are likely more affordable than the average across the United States. Furthermore, the median value of a house in Columbia PA County is $178,600 which is significantly lower than the national average of $338,100. This makes it a great place for those looking for an affordable lifestyle who don't mind being away from major cities or attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbiaPennsylvaniaUnited States
  82.194.6100.0
  99.6100.3100
  100.9101.1100.0
  57.680.5100.0
  $178,600$242,800$338,100
  99.5%98.2%100.0%
  79.6104.0100.0
  100.0101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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