What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $46,800 in Asheville, North Carolina could decrease to $37,413 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.

ASHEVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 20.1% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,413 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Columbia
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Asheville, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

7.7% lower

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Asheville, NC vs. Columbia, SC

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