Columbia, South Carolina vs. Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is 39.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,527 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ardmore, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Ardmore
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Ardmore, PA
Compared to Columbia, Ardmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% higher
      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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher