Columbia, South Carolina vs. Somerville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, New Jersey is 40.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,414 in Somerville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Somerville
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Somerville, NJ
Compared to Columbia, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher