Bellevue, Washington vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 57.7% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,198 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Columbia
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Bellevue, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.4% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower