Columbia, Tennessee vs. Oriental, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oriental, North Carolina is 1.0% more expensive than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $50,510 in Oriental, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oriental, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Oriental
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Oriental, NC
Compared to Columbia, Oriental is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower