Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 40.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $27,929 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Columbia
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Scottsdale, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher