What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Whitmire, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 258% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Whitmire, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Whitmire, South Carolina should increase to $95,588 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.

WHITMIRE vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Whitmire, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 27.5% more expensive than Whitmire, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,588 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitmire, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Columbia
than in Whitmire, South Carolina

Whitmire, SC vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Whitmire, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

249.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

0.3% higher

Health

17.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Whitmire, South Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Whitmire, SC vs. Columbia, SC

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