Here's what it costs to live in Columbus, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, while the typical home is valued around $193,900. Households earn a median of $58,073 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 31. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$58,073
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,106
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$193,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
203,711
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
31.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,248
Per month
Avg Home Value
$186,267
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.9%
What is the cost of living index for Columbus?
The cost of living index for Columbus is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Columbus?
The median gross rent in Columbus is $1,106 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Columbus?
The median household income in Columbus is $58,073 per year.
What is the median home value in Columbus?
The median home value in Columbus is $193,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Columbus?
Columbus has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Columbus?
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
