Cost of Living in Columbia, NJ

With a cost of living index of 101, Columbia, NJ is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 1% more expensive than the national average and 27% below the New Jersey state average of 128. Columbia is a small community of 152 residents.

The median household income in Columbia is $84,531, which is 12% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.