What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $299,990 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $168,321 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.

WASHINGTON vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 43.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $168,321 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Columbia
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Washington, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

43.5% lower

Health

20.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Columbia, SC

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