What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $185,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $168,091 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 9.1% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $168,091 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Columbia
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Allentown, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

23.9% lower

Health

12.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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