Bel Air South, Maryland vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 19.9% cheaper than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,047 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Columbia
than in Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South, MD vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Bel Air South, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower