Gainesville, Florida vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 5.2% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,083 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in West Columbia
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. West Columbia, SC
Compared to Gainesville, West Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher