Columbia, South Carolina vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 24.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,308 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Homer
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Columbia, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher