Anderson, South Carolina vs. Columbia, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Mississippi is 11.9% cheaper than Anderson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,251 in Columbia, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Anderson, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Mississippi is cheaper than Anderson, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Columbia
than in Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson, SC vs. Columbia, MS
Compared to Anderson, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower