What is a pro or con of living in West New York, New Jerseycompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in West New York.

What salary do I need to live in West New York, New Jersey copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $72,485 in West New York, New Jersey (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. WEST NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. West New York, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West New York, New Jersey is 45.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,485 in West New York, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in West New York
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. West New York, NJ

Compared to Columbia, West New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

211.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% higher

Commute

103.7% higher

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. West New York, New Jersey

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