Newport Beach, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 76.1% cheaper than Newport Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $13,162 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Newport Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Columbia
than in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, CA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Newport Beach, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% lower
      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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower