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COLUMBIA vs. AUSTIN
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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
53.1%
more expensive
than Columbia, South Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$114,852
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
more expensive
than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Austin
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Columbia, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
53.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
170.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.0% lower
Commute
43.8% higher
Health
11.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.6% lower
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