Richmond, California vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 46.3% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $58,554 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Columbia
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Richmond, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower