Cost of Living
A lower cost of living boosts the value of area wages
A cost of living that’s nearly 15% lower than the national average makes the Columbus, Georgia Region an attractive place to locate your business. And living in one of our smaller communities can lower your employees’ cost of living even further.
Cost of Living
|
Cost of Living Indexes |
Columbus, GA |
Phenix City, AL |
Buena Vista, GA |
|
80 |
79 |
74 |
|
|
49 |
47 |
31 |
|
|
99 |
96 |
94 |
|
|
100 |
99 |
105 |
|
|
95 |
93 |
93 |
|
|
91 |
89 |
89 |
|
|
100 |
99 |
101 |
100=national average
To calculate cost of living, housing is weighted at 30%, food and groceries at 15%, transportation at 10%, healthcare at 7%, utilities at 6%, and miscellaneous expenses at 32%. State and local taxes are not included in any category.
Source: Sperling’s Best Places
Contact us today to learn how
The Valley Partnership can help you grow your business.
1200 Sixth Avenue
PO Box 1200
Columbus, GA 31902-1200
Phone (706) 327-1566 or
(800) 360-8552
Fax (706) 327-7512
info@thevalleypartnership.com
PO Box 1200
Columbus, GA 31902-1200
Phone (706) 327-1566 or
(800) 360-8552
Fax (706) 327-7512
info@thevalleypartnership.com