Tacoma, Washington vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 27.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,059 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in West Columbia
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. West Columbia, SC
Compared to Tacoma, West Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.3% higher
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower