Boca Raton, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 30.0% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $34,975 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Columbia
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Boca Raton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower