North Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 28.3% cheaper than North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $71,732 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than North Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Columbia
than in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
North Smithfield, RI vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to North Smithfield, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower