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AUSTIN vs. COLUMBIA
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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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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.9% higher
Commute
30.5% lower
Health
13.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.6% higher
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