What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

HousingRent is 31% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $100,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $103,301 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 3.3% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $103,301 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
31% more expensive in Columbia
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Springfield, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Child Care, Taxes Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

8.0% lower

Health

14.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Columbia, SC

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