Farmington, Connecticut vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than Farmington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $134,960 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Farmington, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Columbia
than in Farmington, Connecticut
Farmington, CT vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Farmington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower