What is a pro or con of living in West Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in West Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in West Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $100,000 in Phoenix, Arizona could decrease to $78,473 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.

PHOENIX vs. WEST COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 21.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $78,473 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in West Columbia
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. West Columbia, SC

Compared to Phoenix, West Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

30.5% lower

Health

26.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Phoenix, Arizona vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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