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DETROIT vs. COLUMBIA
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Columbia, South Carolina
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is
4.7%
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$90,502
in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% cheaper in Columbia
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Detroit, Columbia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
154.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
21.4% higher
Commute
57.2% lower
Health
41.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.3% higher
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