Columbia, South Carolina vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 5.4% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,278 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Columbia, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower