Columbia, South Carolina vs. Virginia, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia, Minnesota is 14.0% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,527 in Virginia, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia, Minnesota is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Virginia
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Virginia, MN
Compared to Columbia, Virginia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower