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Columbia, TN is a small city located within Maury County. It offers many desirable features for both visitors and residents alike, including popular local companies such as Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Columbia Arts Building, Columbia Academy, and Big Tiger Hospital. The cost of living in Columbia is slightly lower than the US average due to the 2 Bedroom rent being $1,070 compared to $1,430 in the US and a grocery cost index of 98 versus 100 in the US. For those looking for an affordable place to live with access to local eateries and attractions, Columbia is an excellent choice.

Columbia has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Columbia has seen the job market increase by 2.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 49.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Columbia
- The Sales Tax Rate for Columbia is 9.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Columbia is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Columbia
- The average income of a Columbia resident is $19,012 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Columbia resident is $50,892 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyColumbia, TennesseeUnited States
  5.66
  -5.8%-6.2%
  49.2%33.5%
  9.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $27,308$37,638
  $50,892$69,021
  $63,750$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  7.0%6.8%
  18.6%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  12.3%11.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  2.0%1.9%
  3.6%4.7%
  1.6%1.9%
  3.3%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  4.8%4.2%
  5.5%9.3%
  16.5%14.0%
  0.9%2.1%
  7.5%7.0%
  6.3%4.8%
  3.4%4.7%
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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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