Columbia, South Carolina vs. Richmond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Indiana is 21.5% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,462 in Richmond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Indiana is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Richmond
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Richmond, IN
Compared to Columbia, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower