Columbia SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Columbia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Columbia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Columbia is 138 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Columbia is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Columbia is $512,792.
The median income in Columbia is $131,490.
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Columbia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Columbia | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 205 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Columbia, MD Weather
The average high in Columbia is 65.7° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.2 inches of precipitation each year with 17.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Columbia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 17.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Columbia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Columbia
The current population in Columbia is 104,338. The population has increased 6.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104,338 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 105,871 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 106,600 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 105,086 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 105,412 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 103,991 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 103,663 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 103,170 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 103,439 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 103,055 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 102,116 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 102,269 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 100,735 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 100,175 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 98,379 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Columbia
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Columbia is:
42.3% White with 44,173 White residents.
28.0% African American with 29,259 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.
11.8% Asian with 12,348 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 41 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 758 Other residents.
6.9% Two Or More with 7,152 Two Or More residents.
10.1% Hispanic with 10,536 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Columbia | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.3% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 28.0% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Columbia
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Columbia is 51.6% female with 53,834 female residents.
Columbia is 48.4% male with 50,504 male residents.
| Gender | Columbia | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Columbia for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Columbia completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Columbia completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Columbia completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Columbia completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Columbia completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Columbia completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Columbia completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Columbia completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Columbia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Columbia | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Columbia, Maryland
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2.9% of households in Columbia earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Columbia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Columbia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Columbia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.2% of households in Columbia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.4% of households in Columbia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Columbia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.9% of households in Columbia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.8% of households in Columbia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.3% of households in Columbia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Columbia | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.2% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.3% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
