Austin, Texas vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 34.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,036 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Columbia
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Austin, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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