Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 14.8% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $57,405 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Columbia
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Bemidji, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% higher
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  51.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher