What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Malden, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Malden, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Malden, Massachusetts could decrease to $30,550 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.

MALDEN vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Malden, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 38.9% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,550 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Columbia
than in Malden, Massachusetts

Malden, MA vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Malden, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

34.3% lower

Health

29.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Malden, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Malden, MA vs. Columbia, SC

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