What is a pro or con of living in West Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Nashville, North Carolina?

HousingRent is 17% more expensive in West Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in West Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Nashville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Nashville, North Carolina should increase to $51,262 in West 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.

NASHVILLE vs. WEST COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Nashville, North Carolina vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 2.5% more expensive than Nashville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,262 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Nashville, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
17% more expensive in West Columbia
than in Nashville, North Carolina

Nashville, NC vs. West Columbia, SC

Compared to Nashville, West Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.7% higher

Commute

7.9% higher

Health

11.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Nashville, NC vs. West Columbia, SC

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