Here's what it costs to live in Columbia, South Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month, while the typical home is valued around $264,300. Households earn a median of $55,529 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.
$55,529
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,204
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$264,300
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,032
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,164
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,276
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,623
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD 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
139,643
Latest estimate
Median Age
28.6 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
17
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,161
Per month
Avg Home Value
$196,300
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 29044 | — | $692 | $115,400 |
| ZIP 29045 | — | $1,141 | $222,100 |
| ZIP 29061 | — | $1,278 | $153,700 |
| ZIP 29063 | — | $1,450 | $218,500 |
| ZIP 29201 | — | $1,169 | $234,500 |
| ZIP 29203 | — | $1,000 | $112,800 |
| ZIP 29204 | — | $932 | $165,400 |
| ZIP 29205 | — | $1,026 | $305,400 |
| ZIP 29206 | — | $1,293 | $301,100 |
| ZIP 29207 | — | — | — |
Showing top 10 of 17 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
46°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.3%
The cost of living index for Columbia is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Columbia is $1,204 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Columbia is $55,529 per year.
The median home value in Columbia is $264,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Columbia is not yet available.
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
