What is a pro or con of living in Montpelier, Vermontcompared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Montpelier.

What salary do I need to live in Montpelier, Vermont copmared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $74,000 in West Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $86,579 in Montpelier, Vermont (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.

WEST COLUMBIA vs. MONTPELIER
Cost of Living Comparison

West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 17.0% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,579 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Montpelier
than in West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia, SC vs. Montpelier, VT

Compared to West Columbia, Montpelier is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

18.2% lower

Health

9.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Columbia, SC vs. Montpelier, VT

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