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Ripley, WV vs West Columbia, SC

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Is it cheaper to live in West Columbia or is it cheaper to live in Ripley?
- West Columbia is 14.6% more expensive than Ripley.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Columbia or Ripley?
- West Columbia housing costs are 28.3% more expensive than Ripley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ripley or is Health Care more affordable in West Columbia.
- Health related expenses are 2.7% more in West Columbia.
 Ripley, WVWest Columbia, SCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.4100
 Food & Groceries98.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.4100
 Housing44.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$204,100$338,100
 Utilities89  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.9100
 Miscellaneous85.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ripley    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

thats right! this town has no diversity! i respect this town. i grew up here but would it kill anyone to add a little recreational fun in this town for the teenagers and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Everything in ripley is awesome but the cops are  More

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Over 19 years ago

Pretty area and a nice place to live if you don't mind very little diversity and not a lot to do other than school sports. Very poor medical care and lack of  More

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