Muncie, Indiana vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 18.2% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,091 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Columbia
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Muncie, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher