Columbus, NE Cost Of Living
Columbus's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Nebraska
In America
What is the cost of living in Columbus, NE?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Columbus has an overall cost of living index of 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Nebraska, Columbus has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Nebraska's index of 89.
The standard of living in Columbus ranks as #1,633 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Nebraska. By definition, that implies Columbus ranks as the #4,785 most expensive place in the Cornhusker State.
Columbus Cost Of Living Vs. Nebraska
| Living Expense | Columbus | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
Columbus, NE Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Nebraska, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
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Detailed Columbus Services Costs Vs. Nebraska
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Columbus
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward, NE | 7,210 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Schuyler, NE | 6,269 | 84 | 0.9x |
