What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Clarksburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 118% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Clarksburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $30,000 in Clarksburg, West Virginia should increase to $35,405 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLARKSBURG vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 18.0% more expensive than Clarksburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,405 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than Clarksburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Columbia
than in Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg, WV vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to Clarksburg, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

105.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.3% higher

Commute

7.3% higher

Health

13.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarksburg, WV vs. Columbia, SC

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