What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia could decrease to $78,751 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 21.2% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,751 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Columbia
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Charlottesville, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% higher

Commute

6.1% higher

Health

8.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Columbia, SC

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