What is a pro or con of living in St. Augustine Beach, Floridacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 132% more expensive in St. Augustine Beach.

What salary do I need to live in St. Augustine Beach, Florida copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $300,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $405,444 in St. Augustine Beach, Florida (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. ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. St. Augustine Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Augustine Beach, Florida is 35.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $405,444 in St. Augustine Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in St. Augustine Beach
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. St. Augustine Beach, FL

Compared to Columbia, St. Augustine Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

149.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

28.9% higher

Health

15.7% lower

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. St. Augustine Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. St. Augustine Beach, FL

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