Columbia, South Carolina vs. Chelsea, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelsea, Alabama is 23.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,479 in Chelsea, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Alabama is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Chelsea, AL
Compared to Columbia, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher