Columbia, South Carolina vs. Westlake, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake, Ohio is 18.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $160,402 in Westlake, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake, Ohio is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Westlake
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Westlake, OH
Compared to Columbia, Westlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher