Cost of Living in Columbia County, GA

Modeled annual cost: $54,664.

Median family income: $110,499.

Affordability Snapshot

GA County Median

$45,425

State Rank

24thMost expensive counties in GA out of 159See Georgia county rankings

Median Income

$110,499

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Columbia County, GA.

$14,844 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$54,664

Per year

  • Transport:$14,844
  • Housing:$12,727
  • Taxes:$11,399
  • Healthcare:$5,982
  • Other Costs:$5,316
  • Food:$4,396
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Georgia

1Chattooga County, GA
$41,051
2Laurens County, GA
$41,148
3Ware County, GA
$41,548
4Wayne County, GA
$41,653
5Bacon County, GA
$42,012

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