Columbia, South Carolina vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is essentially the same as Columbia, South Carolina.
The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is essentially the same as Columbia, South Carolina.

Columbia, SC vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Columbia, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower