Columbia
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Columbia, South Carolina, the state capital, offers a blend of Southern hospitality, lively culture, and a burgeoning arts scene. With historic sites, lush parks, and the scenic Congaree River, this mid-sized city is a welcoming destination for students, families, and explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
160
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.00°, -81.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,970
Local Cost
$1,644
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
82
English
97
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-11.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1149 mm
Internet Speed
210 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
86
Coworking
2
Cafes
30
Nightlife
29
Parks
25
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2812.0
Airport
CUB
Distance
5 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 13 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 89/100.