Columbia is a city in Maryland state in USA with a population of 105412 residents.. The poverty rate of Columbia is 7.6%, which is 46% lower than national average. The typical household in Columbia earns $111278 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 19% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Columbia, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Columbia remained 4.1%, which is 13% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Columbia, only 62% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 20% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Columbia is 129, which is 29% higher than national average. Median home value in Columbia is $385900 , which is 68% higher than national average. While median income in Columbia remained $111278, which is 65% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.