What is a pro or con of living in Fredericksburg, Virginiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 95% more expensive in Fredericksburg.

What salary do I need to live in Fredericksburg, Virginia copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $64,024 in Fredericksburg, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. FREDERICKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 28.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,024 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Fredericksburg
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Fredericksburg, VA

Compared to Columbia, Fredericksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

21.7% higher

Health

9.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

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