Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 5.8% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $79,373 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in West Columbia
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. West Columbia, SC
Compared to Fort Wayne, West Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher