Columbia, South Carolina vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 12.3% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,846 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Columbia, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower