Boston, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 44.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,822 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Columbia
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Boston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower