Spokane, Washington vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 14.3% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,850 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Columbia
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Spokane, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher