Columbus, GA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Columbus, Georgia?
$2,250 / month
for a family, 58.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,000 for the year for a family.
$3,033 / month
for a single person, 36.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,400 for the year for a single person.

Columbus cost of living score
78
Less expensive
22.0% lower
than the US average
17.5% lower
than the Georgia average
Columbus, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average and 17.5% higher than the average for Georgia.

Columbus, GA

Housing costs in Columbus?
A typical home costs $140,900, which is 58.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.3% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Columbus?
To live comfortably in Columbus, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $27,000 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus?
Columbus, GA is another great option if you're looking to live somewhere with a low price tag. Although median home prices may be slightly more expensive here than that in other Georgia cities, utility costs are still 19% less than the US average while grocery prices remain relatively cheap too.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesColumbusGeorgiaUnited States
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    Unlock$308,200$338,100
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   100=National Average

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I have lived here for 6.5 years. In-town is cute with nice restaurants and sometimes music. It hasn’t realized it’s full potential though. Houses are still reasonably  More

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no,nonono NEVER MOVE HERE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. as someone who is almost out of highschool and i can finally go to my homecountry after 10 years of begging to move, never  More

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This once beautiful and safe town is now crime ridden and trashy courtesy of Theresa Tomlinson’s 2 terms as mayor. Even if you live in the north end you are no longer  More

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