Elkton, Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 1.9% cheaper than Elkton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,606 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Elkton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Columbia
than in Elkton, Virginia
Elkton, VA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Elkton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher