Wapello, Iowa vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 10.7% more expensive than Wapello, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,374 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wapello, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Wapello, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Columbia
than in Wapello, Iowa
Wapello, IA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Wapello, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher