Salem, Oregon vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 17.5% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $82,520 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Columbia
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Salem, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher