What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Gulfport, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Gulfport, Mississippi?

A salary of $40,000 in Gulfport, Mississippi should increase to $41,935 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GULFPORT vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 4.8% more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $41,935 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Columbia
than in Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport, MS vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Gulfport, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

11.8% lower

Health

13.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gulfport, MS vs. Columbia, SC

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