Columbia, South Carolina vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 5.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,663 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisonburg, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Harrisonburg
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Harrisonburg, VA
Compared to Columbia, Harrisonburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower