Columbia, TN Cost Of Living
Columbia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Tennessee
In America
What is the cost of living in Columbia, TN?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Columbia has an overall cost of living index of 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Tennessee, Columbia has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Tennessee's index of 89.
The standard of living in Columbia ranks as #2,137 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Tennessee. By definition, that implies Columbia ranks as the #4,282 most expensive place in the Volunteer State.
Columbia Cost Of Living Vs. Tennessee
| Living Expense | Columbia | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 86 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
Columbia, TN Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Tennessee, 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
Median Rent
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Detailed Columbia Services Costs Vs. Tennessee
Detailed Columbia Groceries Costs Vs. Tennessee
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Columbia
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Columbia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro, TN | 141,704 | 99 | 1.1x |
| Franklin, TN | 80,675 | 118 | 1.3x |
| Smyrna, TN | 50,820 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Brentwood, TN | 42,700 | 150 | 1.6x |
| Spring Hill, TN | 41,797 | 106 | 1.1x |
| La Vergne, TN | 35,556 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Tullahoma, TN | 19,982 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Dickson, TN | 15,500 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Lewisburg, TN | 12,150 | 84 | 0.9x |
| Nolensville, TN | 9,221 | 123 | 1.3x |
