What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Health is 19% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $93,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $96,661 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 3.9% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,661 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
19% more expensive in Columbia
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Winston Salem, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

19.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Columbia, SC

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