Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $47,957 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Columbia
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher