Columbia, South Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 78.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,032 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Washington
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Columbia, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher