Brockton, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 29.9% cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,062 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Columbia
than in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, MA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Brockton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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