Long Beach, Mississippi vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 2.4% more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $76,818 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Columbia
than in Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Long Beach, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher