Cost of Living Calculator - Caribou, Maine vs Columbia, South Carolina


The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 11.9% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $89,539 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Columbia
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs Columbia, SC
Compared to Caribou, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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