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BETHESDA vs. COLUMBIA
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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Columbia, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is
55.0%
cheaper
than Bethesda, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$51,744
in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Columbia
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Bethesda, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
55.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
18.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
83.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% lower
Commute
40.7% lower
Health
32.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.8% higher
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