Smyrna, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 2.6% cheaper than Smyrna, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,675 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Smyrna, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Columbia
than in Smyrna, South Carolina
Smyrna, SC vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Smyrna, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher