What is a pro or con of living in Summerville, South Carolinacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Summerville.

What salary do I need to live in Summerville, South Carolina copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $120,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $141,160 in Summerville, South Carolina (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. SUMMERVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 17.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $141,160 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Summerville
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Summerville, SC

Compared to Columbia, Summerville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

36.6% higher

Health

17.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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