What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

Health is 10% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $165,000 in North Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $165,982 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.

NORTH KANSAS CITY vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 0.6% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $165,982 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
10% more expensive in Columbia
than in North Kansas City, Missouri

North Kansas City, MO vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to North Kansas City, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

1.3% lower

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Kansas City, MO vs. Columbia, SC

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