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Estimate your true cost of homeownership in Columbia with localized property taxes, insurance, and utility data.

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Est. Total Monthly Cost
$1,862
P&I Payment$1,437
Taxes & Ins$222
Utilities$203
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Mortgage Details

$272,802
Local Median: $272,802
$54,560 (20%)
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Used with your down payment to fetch a live, scenario-specific rate.

Local Area Costs

Monthly$1,862

Monthly Breakdown

Principal & Interest
$1,437
Property Taxes
$140
Homeowners Ins.
$82
Utilities
$203

Amortization Schedule

Loan balance and total interest paid over 30 years.

Total Interest
$299,201

Local Housing Facts for Columbia

  • ·Median home value: $272,802 (adjusted for current market conditions)
  • ·Est. property taxes: $1,681/yr — pre-loaded from county assessment data
  • ·Homeowners insurance (HO-3): $980/yr — based on local per-$1K premium rates
  • ·Energy utilities: $2,434/yr — sourced from DOE LEAD survey data
  • ·Flood insurance: optional — toggled off by default, estimate based on FEMA risk profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are property taxes in Columbia?

Based on the local median home value, estimated real estate property taxes in Columbia are around $1,681 per year.

What is the average home price in Columbia?

The median home value in Columbia is currently estimated at $272,802.

How much does homeowners insurance cost in Columbia?

For a median priced home, homeowners insurance in Columbia averages around $980 annually.

What is the true total cost of owning a home in Columbia?

True homeownership costs go beyond principal and interest. In Columbia, a typical homeowner with a median-priced home of $272,802 can expect to pay roughly $1,681/yr in property taxes, $980/yr for homeowners insurance, and $2,434/yr in energy utilities. That adds approximately $425 per month in ongoing costs on top of your mortgage payment. Use our calculator above to model your exact all-in monthly cost.