Columbia, South Carolina vs. Hemet, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hemet, California is 30.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,249 in Hemet, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hemet, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Hemet
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Hemet, CA
Compared to Columbia, Hemet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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)
  101.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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