🇺🇸 SC, United States · #228 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Columbia

11.5% below the United States average

Ranked #228 of 546 cities · More expensive than 58.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Columbia

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 836/mo USD 627/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,456/mo USD 1,092/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-11.5% Affordable
Rent
-15.6% Affordable
Groceries
-13.5% Affordable
Restaurants
-10.3% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-9.1% Weak

Living in Columbia: What to Expect

Columbia is affordable by global standards (ranked #228 of 546 cities). It is 11.5% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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