Ayer, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 30.5% cheaper than Ayer, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,774 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Ayer, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer, MA vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Ayer, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower