Middletown, Ohio vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 8.8% more expensive than Middletown, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $54,377 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Middletown, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Columbia
than in Middletown, Ohio
Middletown, OH vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Middletown, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher