Columbia, South Carolina vs. Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is 29.9% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,970 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Bensalem
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Bensalem, PA
Compared to Columbia, Bensalem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher