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Columbia
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Columbia, Maryland is a thoughtfully planned suburban city halfway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. known for its parks, lakes, and strong sense of community. Offering an array of shopping, dining, and arts venues, Columbia combines urban amenities with plentiful green spaces. It is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
160
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.24°, -76.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,040
Local Cost
$2,370
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
391 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
BWI
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.
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