Blue Springs, Missouri vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 10.5% cheaper than Blue Springs, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,756 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Blue Springs, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Columbia
than in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, MO vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Blue Springs, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher