Columbia, South Carolina vs. Utica, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Utica, New York is 0.9% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,243 in Utica, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Utica, New York is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Utica
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Utica, NY
Compared to Columbia, Utica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower