What is a pro or con of living in Rochester Hills, Michigancompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Rochester Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester Hills, Michigan copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $66,686 in Rochester Hills, Michigan (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. ROCHESTER HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Rochester Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester Hills, Michigan is 33.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,686 in Rochester Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rochester Hills, Michigan is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Rochester Hills
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Rochester Hills, MI

Compared to Columbia, Rochester Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

138.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% lower

Commute

56.2% higher

Health

30.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Rochester Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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