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Cost of Living in Columbia, SC

91.3
Affordable · National average is 100

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$54,095
Median Income
$1,105/mo
Median Rent
$226,200
Median Home
136,754
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
100.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
89.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
96.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
81
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
85.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$862
est.
$972
est.
$1,105$1,414
est.
$1,613
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Columbia with cities in the area

Forest Acres, SC
Affordable
91.8
Elgin, SC
Affordable
89.3
Cayce, SC
Affordable
85.8
Blythewood, SC
Above Average
106.3
West Columbia, SC
Very Affordable
81.7
Pine Ridge, SC
Affordable
91.6
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