Columbia, KY vs Sturgis, KY

Sturgis is moderately more affordable than Columbia, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Columbia scores 65 compared to 60 for Sturgis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbia is $756/month compared to $703/month in Sturgis — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgis is more affordable at $83,400 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Columbia is $45,221 compared to $43,938 in Sturgis (+2.9%). Columbia does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbia spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Sturgis.