Long Beach, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 46.9% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $14,866 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Columbia
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Long Beach, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower