Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 10.6% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,828 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Columbia
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Bismarck, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher