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Columbia, Tennessee retirement guide

Tennessee

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Columbia: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,65181
Healthcare
Poor38
Safety
2.6 / 5 · Caution29
Climate
3.9 / 5 · Very Good66
Aerial Photo of Downtown Columbia, TN

Is Columbia a good place to retire?

Columbia can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.4 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,674

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,801

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Housing
$1,430
Utilities
$86
Food
$514
Transportation
$771

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,051

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$1,070

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

1

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

estimated

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.5 / 5 · Good

Safety

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.9 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

4 / 5 · Very Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.3 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

1.5 / 5 · Poor

Age 50+

city

30.3% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation