West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 5.2% cheaper than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $284,525 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to West Columbia, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower