Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 7.0% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,510 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in West Columbia
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. West Columbia, SC
Compared to Baton Rouge, West Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher