West Long Branch, New Jersey vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 37.0% cheaper than West Long Branch, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,076 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than West Long Branch, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Columbia
than in West Long Branch, New Jersey
West Long Branch, NJ vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to West Long Branch, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower