Here's what it costs to live in Columbus, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, while the typical home is valued around $244,200. Households earn a median of $77,456 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. 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
$77,456
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,157
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$244,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,233
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,257
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,415
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,697
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
51,824
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
24
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,070
Per month
Avg Home Value
$236,450
Census ACS
January Avg
28°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.3%
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 $1,157 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Columbus?
The median household income in Columbus is $77,456 per year.
What is the median home value in Columbus?
The median home value in Columbus is $244,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Columbus?
Air quality data for Columbus is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Columbus?
Tax data for Indiana 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
