What is a pro or con of living in Laguna Beach, Californiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 1243% more expensive in Laguna Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Laguna Beach, California copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $305,769 in Laguna Beach, California (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. LAGUNA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 307.7% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $305,769 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1243% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Laguna Beach, CA

Compared to Columbia, Laguna Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

307.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,420.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

49.1% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% higher

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Laguna Beach, California

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