Cost of Living in Columbia City, IN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.2
100 = national avg
-2.8 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,781
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,118
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing93.3
Food99.7
Transportation99.4
Healthcare99.7
Utilities98.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$916
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,113
per month
The overall cost of living index in Columbia City is 97.2, which is 2.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 93.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,781 per year to cover basic expenses.