Columbus, GA (31904) is a city located in Muscogee County, Georgia. It is the second-largest city in the state after Atlanta and has a population of over 200,000 people. According to BestPlaces rankings, Columbus has a Cost Of Living index of 95.3 which is lower than the US average of 100. The city has a crime rate that is lower than the US average and an unemployment rate that is slightly higher than the national figures. In terms of quality of life rankings, Columbus ranks higher than most other cities with an overall score of 8 out of 10 on categories such as Climate & Weather, Health & Fitness, and Community & Environment. On top of this, it has a low tax burden and excellent housing affordability and economic stability with job opportunities for residents. All these factors combined make Columbus a great place for families to live in and establish roots.
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